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Current weather forecasts for Thursday indicate we will experience a significant weather event during the day, with snow arriving around 10:00 a.m.

District administrators have been following forecasts closely, and have also consulted with LOPD regarding anticipated road conditions. LOPD’s weather briefings from two different weather services are consistent: it is expected that tomorrow’s storm will be an unusually strong one, with snow accumulating quickly, road conditions deteriorating rapidly, and the possibility of freezing rain later in the day. Specific warnings include the following:

Expect impacts to schools and businesses

Conditions may not look bad in the morning. Don’t underestimate impacts later in the day

Potential for power interruptions.

It is atypical for the district to make a weather closure decision in anticipation of an event. However, the timing of this storm’s arrival and the relative certainty of forecasts are exceptional circumstances. Consequently, the decision has been made to close schools tomorrow in consideration of the following:

Our first priority is the safety of our students and staff.

It would be very disruptive for families if we bring students to school tomorrow morning, and then declare an early dismissal and send them home before noon.

It is unlikely that we will have different weather information early tomorrow morning than we do now. We hope that making this decision now will provide families with more time to make necessary arrangements.

LOSD Schools will be closed Thursday, December 8

Elementary Extended Day Program will be closed.

All other before and after school activities and athletics are canceled.
All district facilities will be closed, including swim pool

We expect to return to school on Friday.

We recognize and understand that this early decision will not be met with universal approval. However, given the advice we have received from regional and local authorities, our commitment to the safety of our students, and our awareness of the disruption school closures cause for families, we believe this decision is in the best interests of our school community.