Storm Watch February 12-13

There is currently a Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday, February 12 into Thursday, February 13. The current advisory (is calling for 2-4″ of snow with 1/10″ of ice). That prediction is lower than earlier predictions of 4-8″.

With mid-winter break starting on Friday for most public school districts, I strongly suspect that schools will be closed on Thursday. We may possibly see an early release on Wednesday or the cancellation of evening activities.

School Closures

Hopefully if schools decide on early releases they announce them before the school day begins instead of only giving parents an hour or two of notice.

Updates for Wednesday, February 12

Lincoln Consolidated – 30 minute early release & no afternoon activities
Ann Arbor Public School – all evening and after-school activities are canceled including after care, sports, and more.
Ypsilanti Community Schools – HS. &MS Basketball canceled, Wrestling regionals continues
Saline Area Schools – After School & Evening events canceled. After Care will run

Higher Education:

Eastern Michigan – Classes after 5p Canceled
Washtenaw Community College – Classes after 5p Canceled, Campus closes at 6p

Updates for Thursday, February 13

Ypsilanti Community Schools was scheduled to be off on Thursday, February 13.

Ann Arbor Public Schools – Closed Thursday
Chelsea School District – Closed Thursday
Dexter Community Schools – Closed Thursday
Honey Creek Community Schools – Closed for Thursday & No After School Activity
Lincoln Consolidated Schools – Closed Thursday
Milan Area Schools – Closed Thursday
Saline Area Schools – Closed Thursday
Washtenaw International High School & Middle Academy – Closed Thursday
Whitmore Lake – Closed Thursday

Many charter and private schools have also announced closures for Thursday.

Higher Education:

Eastern Michigan – Closed Thursday
Washtenaw Community College – Closed Thursday, online classes still operating.

Other Closures & Late Openings

Road Closure

Plymouth Road is down to one lane between Commonwealth & Georgetown due to a water main break. The closure may extend into rush hour tonight.

Early Closings on Wednesday, February 12

Neutral Zone – Closed Early 2:30-4p
Literati – Closing at 3p
Station 300 – Closing at 5p
PAX Gymnastics – Closed February 12
Upkeep Games – Canceling today’s events
Michigan Tigers Travel Teams – Canceling Practice (shared in Facebook comment)
242 Community Center – Closing Early (shared in Facebook comment)

Thursday, February 13 Late Openings

We are still waiting for announcements

Thursday, February 13 Closures

Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop – Closed Thursday

Normal Schedule on Thursday, February 13

Ann Arbor District Library – All locations opening at 10a on schedule.
PAX Gymnastics – Plans for Normal Classes Thursday
We Rock the Spectrum – Normal Hours – 9:30a-6p
Rolling Hills – Rental Room opens at 3p.

Camps for the Day Off

Are you looking for child care with school closed? These locations often

Future Innovators Academy often hosts inclement weather day camps when school is canceled – Signup now – February 13 is on their list
Panda Programs typically offers child care – last week it was at First United Methodist Church. They tend to have a waitlist, but hope to have more space if staffing allows ($85/child, $95/preschooler).
Wide World Sports sometimes offers child care when school is closed due to weather

Special Events for the Day Off

Pittsfield Township is hosting a FREE Snow Day event from 10a-noon at Montibeller. Bring a sled. Parents must stay with their kids.
Hide and Seek Play Boutique – Snow Day Special – Games, crafts & dancing for school aged kids while you work

Activity Ideas

If school is closed, Pittsfield Township Parks plans to host a School’s Out Snow Day event at Montibeller for families. Head out and enjoy some fun in the snow!

Please wait for road conditions to improve before heading out on the roads.

First, consider checking out our list of Snow Day Movies to Stream from home.

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Once road conditions improve (or if you live close enough to walk), check out our favorite sledding hills

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Now Playing

New for mid-winter break weekend is GOAT. “Wuthering Heights” also opens this weekend but is rated R, so we aren’t including it in our list. The Emagine Winter Kids Movie switches to The Bad Guys on Friday, February 13.