Live updates: Winter weather conditions affect some Pierce County school schedules
Many residents in Pierce County woke up to a fresh blanket of snow, prompting some schools to adjust their schedules Friday morning.
The snow level is near 300 feet this morning with a chance of more rain and snow in Tacoma, according to the National Weather Service. It will mostly be cloudy with highs in the lower to mid 40s.
There is a slight chance of rain in the evening and it will be partly cloudy, the forecast says. After midnight, it will mostly be cloudy in Tacoma with a slight chance of rain. Temperatures will be in the low 30s.
School closures/delays
Here’s what school districts around Tacoma and Pierce County are doing Friday (note that these announcements are subject to change, so please check with your school district):
- Dieringer School District: Closed
- Charles Wright Academy: Two-hours late. Campus opens at 9:30 a.m. Classes begin at 10:15 a.m. Buses running a 2-hour delay with regular routes.
Franklin Pierce School District: Two hours late, no preschool, No out-of-district transportation.
Peninsula School District: Two hours late, no half-day preschool, no out of district transportation. Buses will come two hours later than regularly scheduled. Start times as follows: high schools at 9:30 a.m., middle schools at 10:15 a.m., elementary schools at 11 a.m.
Pierce College: Two hours late.
Life Christian Academy: Delayed start on Friday, February 14. All before-school activities, Before School Care, and AM ECE classes are canceled. Classes for grades 6-12 will begin at 10 a.m. Classes for full-day ECE-grade 5 will begin at 10:15 a.m.
Emerald Learning Center in Tacoma: Two hours late.
Franklin Pierce School District: Two hours late. No preschool, no out-of-district transportation
Peninsula School District: Two hours late. No half-day preschool, no out-of-district transportation. Buses will come two hours later than regularly scheduled. High schools at 9:30 a.m. Middle schools at 10:15 a.m. Elementary schools at 11 a.m.
Pacific Lutheran University: Closed. PLU main campus evening classes and activities canceled starting at 5:30 p.m.
Clover Park Tech College: Afternoon/evening activities canceled. Both campuses will close at 4 p.m. All classes and operations are canceled.
Our Place To Grow Children;s Center, Spanaway: Closed.
Park closures
Championship 18 and Williams 9 courses are closed at the Meadow Park Golf Course. The driving range and Pro Shop are open, according to Parks Tacoma.
