BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Several Lehigh Valley schools are closing Tuesday because of the weather forecast.
Bethlehem Area, Northampton Area, East Penn, Salisbury Township and Nazareth Area school districts all announced they will be closed.
They were among the earliest group to announce disruptions in the school schedule.
Nazareth Area and Northampton Area described it as a "traditional snow day" — a signal that there would be no requirement for remote learning or remote work.
— Jack Silva (@basdjacksilva) January 16, 2024
Due to the predicted inclement weather tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, all NASD Schools and Offices will be closed for a traditional snow day.
— Joseph Kovalchik (@NASDschoolsSupt) January 16, 2024
Due to the impending weather, the East Penn School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. pic.twitter.com/muih5Vik25
— EPSD (@EastPennSD) January 16, 2024
Allentown School District called for a flexible instruction day, as did the Bangor Area, Catasauqua Area and Easton Area school districts.
The bulk of the storm is expected to hit overnight, beginning to pick up around 9 or 10 p.m. Light but steady snowfall is expected through the night and Tuesday morning.
Other schools calling off classes Tuesday include Parkland and Pen Argyl Area school districts, Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School, Allentown Central Catholic, Bethlehem Catholic, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, Notre Dame High School in Bethlehem Township, Southern Lehigh and Wilson Area school districts.
