School Delays for December 3, 2025: Live Updates on Late Starts & Closures Near You

Winter’s first widespread storm is already rewriting morning routines across the Northeast, triggering hundreds of school delays and a growing number of early dismissals for Wednesday, Dec. 3 2025. Why the slow start? • An overnight burst of wet snow iced secondary roads from central Pennsylvania to northern New England. • The National Weather Service kept winter storm warnings or advisories in effect for pockets of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine until 7 a.m., cautioning drivers about “slick travel” during the rush hour. • A reinforcing arctic front arrives late Thursday, promising single-digit wind chills and another round of snow showers that could extend the disruption into Friday. Where classes are running late New Hampshire: More than 60 districts—from the Lakes Region to the Upper Valley—posted one- and two-hour delays as crews clear plow berms and refreeze slush. Pennsylvania: South-central counties around Harrisburg, York and Lancaster reported “dozens” of two-hour delays after Tuesday evening’s burst of heavy, wet snow. Massachusetts: Districts in Worcester County, the Pioneer Valley and parts of the Merrimack Valley delayed start times amid lingering flurries and patchy black ice; some hills-town schools hinted at possible early dismissal if temperatures tumble this afternoon. What parents should know 1. Check your district’s official alert page or text system before leaving home; overnight lists have already been updated four times since 4 a.m. 2. Buses may use snow-route stops only. Bundle children in visible layers and arrive at stops a few minutes later than usual to avoid extended waits in sub-freezing wind. 3. Keep an eye on Thursday: forecasters expect squalls with brief white-out conditions as the arctic boundary sweeps through, setting up possible repeat delays Friday morning. Travel tips • Main highways are mostly wet, but untreated neighborhood roads remain slushy. Reduce speed, avoid sudden braking and watch for hidden ice at intersections. • If you must drive to school, clear all snow from the roof and hood to maintain visibility and comply with “snow flying” laws in several states. Looking ahead Meteorologists say this week’s system is a preview of a colder-than-normal pattern likely to dominate at least the next 10 days. With lake-effect bands primed and another coastal disturbance on some models early next week, parents should stay plugged into district alerts—this may be only the first of many “late bell” mornings this December. Stay updated: Bookmark your state’s closings portal, enable push alerts on your local TV weather app, and check the National Weather Service for the latest advisories before each commute.