Mitchell — The Mitchell School District will be canceling classes on Thursday, December 22, after forecasts show dangerous winter weather moving into the area on Wednesday and Thursday.
“Due to the very low temperatures, high winds, and significant snowfall expected Wednesday night, the Mitchell School District will cancel classes and all activities scheduled for Thursday, December 22nd,” the district said Monday. I read your message that I sent you this afternoon.
The message said the advance cancellation will allow district employees to prepare to wrap up the first semester of the 2022-23 school year and be better prepared to complete final exams and other end-of-semester tasks. I’m here.
The last day of the first semester is Wednesday.
“By calling this far in advance, schools can coordinate final exams, final projects, and vacation-related activities. Therefore, the last day of school for the fall term will be Wednesday, December 21.” and the message was read aloud.
Due to the cancellation, the district’s Christmas holiday will be from December 22nd to January 3rd.
The current forecast for Wednesday in the Mitchell area calls for very cold daytime highs of 7 degrees Celsius and overnight lows of -17 degrees Celsius. It is forecast to snow in the morning, but it is expected to snow in the afternoon. Winds can reach 15 to 25 miles per hour. There is a 70% chance of snow and 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation.
Thursday will be at least as cold and windy. Daily highs are expected to hit just -9 degrees with winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour, with occasional gusts approaching 50 miles per hour. Temperatures are expected to drop to -14 degrees overnight, but the current forecast makes snow unlikely.