Round Rock, Pflugerville school districts cancel classes for third day amid ice storm
The Pflugerville and Round Rock school districts will remain closed through Thursday due to ongoing winter weather conditions in the area.
Although the winter storm warning is in effect for the Austin metro area and the Hill Country until 6 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, the districts said they would close for a third to ensure the safety of students and staff in lights of the ongoing power outages and road conditions.
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The heaviest round of freezing rain passed through the Austin metro area overnight and early Wednesday morning, but lighter ice accumulations are expected to continue throughout the day until warmer temperatures come Thursday.
Pflugerville district officials said they expect to return to a normal schedule on Friday. Parents, guardians, staff and community members are encouraged to visit pfisd.net, the PFISD Twitter account @pfisd or Facebook.com/PFISD for updates and additional information.
Our Public Works team has been out braving the icy weather to ensure service to our residents does not stop. We are so proud to have this amazing crew as a part of our pfamily! pic.twitter.com/6WL8jXinHS
— Pflugerville, TX (@PflugervilleTX) February 1, 2023
Round Rock school district officials said they will continue to monitor weather conditions for Friday. Parents, guardians, staff and community members are encouraged to visit roundrockisd.org, the RRISD Twitter account @RoundRockISD, orFacebook.com/RRISD for updates and additional information.
Round Rock district officials said the district has two days of instructional minutes set aside for cancelations to meet state requirements but will explore the option to make up or waive the third day of cancelled classes and any other bad weather days that may happen throughout the year.
City of #RoundRock Transportation crews have been working hard this morning to ensure that roadways are passable; however, they will only remove tree limbs that are blocking roadways and presenting a danger to motorists, which can be reported by calling 512-688-0398. pic.twitter.com/zsGjWwO6i0
— City of Round Rock (@roundrock) February 1, 2023
All Pflugerville city facilities will remain close through Thursday as well. Facilities include City Hall offices, utility billing, the Pflugerville Public Library, the Recreation Center, Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services, Municipal Court and the Justice Center.
Both cities experienced power outages due to debris and ice on power lines. At 8 a.m. Wednesday, Austin Energy reported 8,362 Pflugerville customers without power. Oncor reporter 1,792 Pflugerville customers and 7,148 Round Rock customers without power.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Round Rock, Pflugerville school districts cancel classes for third day amid ice storm
