Weather impact on activities- (including Wednesday Feb 25 school announcements)-

Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will hold a virtual learning day on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Students should log-on to Schoology as directed by their school. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled.

WCPS is aware that power and connectivity outages are still impacting some areas of our school system; however, as a reminder, all students will be provided support to make-up any instruction and classwork upon our return to in-school learning should they not be able to access synchronous instruction. Visit https://5il.co/3829u to view the virtual day instruction plan for more detail.

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Due to inclement weather and ongoing service disruptions that limit reliable access for many families and staff, Somerset County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, for all students and staff. Virtual learning will not be implemented, and all school-related activities are canceled.

Essential staff should contact their supervisor directly for reporting instructions.

Please continue to monitor SCPS communications for any additional updates.

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Wicomico County Public Schools will open with a 90-minute delay on Wednesday February 25, 2026.

(Check these links for additional closings/delays affected by the weather.)

 Closings | wboc.com

Shore Daily News - Shore Daily News

WEATHER IMPACT ANNOUNCEMENTS-

 

(WMDT)

LEWES, Del. – Special Olympics Delaware has announced it will be rescheduling the 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge.

The Plunge will now take place on Sunday, March 1 in Rehoboth Beach.

All other weekend elements, including the Newark packet pick up and the 5k Run to the Plunge will be postponed to the weekend of February 27 to March 1.

The Plunge and other events are being rescheduled due to severe weather conditions and for the safety of all participants.

Those who have made over-night accommodations are asked to cancel or reschedule.

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(Worcester County Sheriff's Office)

Our Worcester County Animal Control Officers would like to remind all pet owners to bring their pets indoors when temperatures reach 32 degrees or below. Pets should not be left outside for extended periods. Please stay with your pets when they go outside and bring them back indoors promptly. Your pets rely on you for their safety and well-being. Stay safe during this storm, and help keep your pets safe and warm as well.

(City of Pocomoke)

❄️ Attention Pocomoke Residents ❄️

(Be prepared if there's another winter storm forecast.)

- Keep phones charged for weather updates & emergency alerts 

- Stock up on medications, groceries & other essentials

- Prepare blankets, coats, hats, gloves, scarves & other warm clothing

- Bring your pets inside or create a safe & warm shelter outside with food & unfrozen water

- Prevent frozen pipes by keeping your home warm, faucets drip & insulate exposed pipes

- Ensure smoke & carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries & are working properly

- Move vehicles off snow emergency routes, such as Market Street, driveways recommended 

- Keep a supply of salt or cat litter for icy driveways & walkways

- Only use portable heating sources as directed by the manufacturer & never operate generators indoors or in attached garages 

The First Responders of Pocomoke City are prepared for this storm & ready to face any issues that may arise.

We will provide updates as we receive them. Stay safe, be smart & stay warm!

Media needs to click the right button.

 

Misleading information was conveyed to WBOC webpage viewers who were checking Wednesday evening for the status of public-school operations for Thursday and saw that Worcester, Accomack, Somerset, and Wicomico County schools were designated for "virtual learning" days.  The problem was, that was the status for Wednesday not Thursday but their page did not indicate to when the announcements applied. 

When the Pocomoke Public Eye could not verify the Thursday status on the county schools Facebook pages we took down the WBOC link.

It's essential to designate to which days announcements apply .. in a column heading or with the announcements.  Maybe WBOC will do so in the future (??). 

Weather impact-

 

City of Pocomoke

The City has received several reports of frozen pipes associated with the freezing temperatures. 

If you have an emergency after 4:30pm or on the weekend, please call the Pocomoke City Police Dept at 410-957-1600.

Thank you.

Weather impact-

WBOC  provides a listing of public activities/functions (in alphabetical order) that are impacted by the weather.

(View listings:)

Closings | wboc.com

Delmarva Power crews heading south to help.

(WBOC)

DELMARVA -Local utility companies have dispatched emergency crews to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

According to a spokesperson with parent power company Exelon, Delmarva Power, Pepco, and BGE crews have been sent to Georgia to assist with the expected disruptions and damage as Helene barrels through the south. 

Exelon says a crew of 32 lineworkers and other employees from fleet, safety and supervision from Delmarva Power left the peninsula today and are expected to arrive in Georgia on Saturday, September 28th.

“Through the years, Delmarva Power has sent hundreds of crews and support [personnel] to assist energy companies across the country, as part of our mutual assistance networks,” the Exelon representative said. “Just as Delmarva Power provides support, crews from across the U.S have helped with restoration efforts in our region following severe storms.”

Somerset Public Schools-

 

Somerset County Public Schools-

Due to flooding in low-lying areas of the county, and its occurrence on a scheduled early-dismissal day, schools are now CLOSED today, Wednesday 3/27/24 for students & teachers. 12 month staff should report after a 2 hour delay.

Weather Impact

 

Accomack County Public Schools · 

Delayed Opening for Monday, March 11, 2024 -  

Due to the rain, wind, and tides, flooded roads on the bayside are still a concern.  Therefore, we will have a 2-hour delay for all students and staff for Monday, March 11, 2024.  Twelve-month employees will report on time. http://edne.tw/n901903

There were no announcements as of midnight 3/10 for the districts below.  Check for updates: 

Worcester County Public Schools

https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSystem/

Somerset County Public Schools

https://www.facebook.com/SomersetCountyPublicSchools/

Wicomico County Public Schools

https://www.facebook.com/wcboe/

View this link for storm related updates for the Eastern Shore of Virginia:

https://shoredailynews.com/

Public schools status for Tuesday, 2/1/22

WORCESTER- 2 hours delay. No half-day Pre-Kindergarten classes.  

SOMERSET- 2 hours delay. There are concerns about the roads re-freezing overnight, therefore transportation crews will be out early in the morning to re-access the safety of the roads. Any changes to the 2-hour delay status will be announced in the morning.  As of 645 a.m. on 2/1 no changes had been announced.

ACCOMACK- Virtual learning day for all students. Teachers will teach from home. Twelve-month employees will report 2 hours late.

WICOMICO- 90 minute delay.

Worcester Snow Emergency Plan lifted

The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack reports that the Snow Emergency Plan has been lifted in Worcester County.  They urge motorists to use caution on the roadways in and around Worcester County and to be mindful of black ice at night and try to limit travel after dark.

Wicomico Public Schools closed on 1/31.

 

Wicomico County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, January 31st due to inclement weather conditions. School families and staff should check SchoolMessenger call/email for detailed information.

Virtual learning day for Accomack Public Schools 1/31

Due to icy road conditions Accomack County Public Schools will observe a virtual learning day on Monday, January 31st. Twelve-month employees will work from home.

Distance Learning for Worcester Public Schools on 1/31/22

Due to inclement weather Worcester County Public Schools will transition to distance learning for Monday, January 31st. Please have your child log-on to Schoology, check the school's website, or ClassDojo if applicable, to access their synchronous learning schedule. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled for January 31st.  

Somerset Public Schools closed on 1/31/22

 

Due to the icy conditions on back roads and side streets throughout the county, Somerset County Public Schools will be closed for students and all staff Monday, January 31st.

Storm impact

 

View these links:

Closings and Delays - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Closings and Delays. Jan 28-31 - Shore Daily News

Closings | wboc.com

PHONE 511 FOR MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA ROAD CONDITIONS

Monday Accomack County Public Schools delay

DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS, ACCOMACK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL OBSERVE A 2 HOUR DELAY ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 FOR ALL STUDENTS, STAFF AND 12 MONTH EMPLOYEES.

Eastern Shore of Viriginia weather impact

Posted on Shore Daily News for Saturday, January 22. View shoredailynews.com for updates.

Eastern Shore Animal Hospital and Pet Spa will be closed Saturday January 22.

St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church is cancelling all functions Saturday, January 22, due to weather.  Regular Church Services and activities will be held on Sunday.

Eastern Shore Rural Community Health Center in Onley will be closed today.

Camp Occohannock  Polar Duck Dip scheduled for Saturday has been postponed until January 29.

All four Eastern Shore of Virginia public libraries will be closed on Saturday, January 22, 2022 due to inclement weather.  This includes the libraries in Accomac, Cape Charles, Chincoteague and Nassawadox.  The libraries are always virtually open when you visit www.espl.org or use the LIBRISTA app on your device.  Ebooks, Emagazines, and Eaudiobooks are downloadable for free using the Libby app on your device.  Information about these free online resources is available at espl.org.

Accomack County Landfill, South Transfer Station and all Convenience Centers will be closed on Saturday, January 22,2022 due to inclement weather.

Saturday January 22 Eastern Shore Family YMCA opening at 10 a.m. with limited services. Northampton County YMCA Closed

H&R Block in Onley and Belle Haven closed

OBS in Onancock and Eastville closed

DMV offices closed today

Northampton Convenience Centers closed today. Should be open at 1 pm Sunday

Marker 29 design in Onancock Closed today

What's delayed and what's closed

 

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Closings | wboc.com

Crisfield continued to deal with storm aftermath Monday

 (WBOC)

View WBOC news story:

Crisfield Cleans Up from Storm - WBOC TV