Following a significant Nor’easter that swept through the Philadelphia region, leaving behind a blanket of heavy snow and creating hazardous travel conditions, many local schools have adjusted their schedules for Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The storm, which brought snow accumulations of up to 14 inches in Philadelphia and higher totals in surrounding areas, has prompted widespread school closures and shifts to virtual learning to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The School District of Philadelphia has announced that all schools, including Early Childhood Centers, will operate virtually on Tuesday. This decision was made in response to ongoing concerns about icy roads and overnight freezing temperatures, which could lead to dangerous travel conditions. Virtual learning allows students to continue their education without the added risk of navigating the storm’s treacherous conditions.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia also announced that its high schools and parochial elementary schools will switch to a Flexible Instruction Day, allowing students to participate in remote learning while avoiding travel. The Archdiocesan schools in the city have followed the lead of the School District of Philadelphia, while those in the suburbs typically align their decisions with the local public school districts. This coordinated approach is aimed at reducing disruptions to students’ education while prioritizing safety during the storm’s aftermath.
While schools are either closing or operating remotely, public services and city agencies are also clearing snow and ice from the roads. The storm’s impact has been felt across much of the region, with several areas reporting over a foot of snow, including parts of New Jersey and Delaware. The combination of snow and freezing temperatures created hazardous conditions, particularly on secondary roads, where snowplows have been struggling to keep up with the accumulation.
In addition to the school closures, residents are also dealing with the ongoing recovery from widespread power outages caused by the storm’s high winds and heavy snow. According to PowerOutage.us, thousands of homes across the region remain without power, with restoration efforts underway. Massachusetts has been hit hardest by the outages, with over 200,000 customers affected, and crews are working to restore electricity despite the freezing temperatures and continuing cleanup efforts.
The region is also facing disruptions to public transit and air travel, with significant delays and cancellations at major airports like Philadelphia International Airport, Newark Liberty, and Boston Logan. More than 11,000 flights have been canceled across the Northeast since the weekend, with additional cancellations expected throughout Tuesday as airlines work to recover from the storm’s impact.
For those seeking the latest updates on school closures, delays, and virtual learning schedules, local school districts are providing real-time information on their websites and social media. The NBC10 app is also offering weather alerts and live updates, helping residents stay informed about the storm’s progression and any further impacts on travel, power, and daily life.
As the region begins the difficult task of digging out from the snow, experts predict more snow later in the week, though it will likely be lighter and more localized. Despite the storm’s passing, the cold temperatures are expected to persist, keeping roads slippery and icy for the foreseeable future.
