Tue Jan 07 22:40:00 UTC 2025: **St. Louis Area Schools Extend Winter Break Due to Hazardous Road Conditions**
ST. LOUIS, MO [Date] – Thousands of students in the St. Louis region are enjoying an unexpected extension to their winter break as widespread snow and ice have rendered roads hazardous, leading to widespread school closures.
Numerous school districts, including the large Rockwood, Francis Howell, Fort Zumwalt, and Wentzville districts, announced closures for Tuesday, February [Date], after Monday’s winter storm left roads icy and treacherous well into the afternoon. Many closures were announced late Monday afternoon as conditions remained dangerous despite the snow ending earlier in the morning. While some districts opted for virtual learning (AMI) days, others declared traditional snow days.
The hazardous road conditions are due to lingering ice and sub-freezing temperatures, with temperatures expected to remain below freezing until the weekend. While another chance of snow is predicted for Friday, it’s expected to have less impact than Monday’s storm.
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are working to clear roads, but drivers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.
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