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With freezing temperatures across the state this week, some schools may be closed Tuesday.
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Without wind, temperatures in the Detroit metro area are expected to be in the single digits. Snow is also possible during the first half of the week.
(Fox 2) – Some schools in metro Detroit announced they would be closed Tuesday as temperatures began to drop to dangerous levels.
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Michigan is set for seven straight days of pristine winter weather.
Snow is likely Monday night, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.
Then more snow is possible Tuesday and Wednesday before 1 p.m. and after 1 a.m. While wind gusts will subside, temperatures will vary from a high of 16 degrees on Tuesday to 33 degrees on Wednesday.
Overnight lows will feel below zero.
Meanwhile, cold weather and snow may cause some schools to close on Tuesday, January 20.
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What do you call a snowy day?
Many parents and students may be wondering what the district calls a snow day.
FOX 2 spoke with Superintendent Dr. Randy Speck and said Michigan K-12 public and charter schools must have 180 instructional days, a minimum of 1,098 hours. All of them receive six days of forgiven snow days and can apply for an additional three days.
Things to consider when calling for a snow day:
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Snow/Wind Chill
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Help parents reduce stress early on
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Balancing calls with remaining snow days
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Attendance/teaching hours
Check out the full list of closures below:
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FOX 2 used information from a previous report.
