2007-02-12 12:58:32 · 4 answers · asked by Josey 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
illinois plz and I don't need sarcasm
2007-02-12 13:22:58 · update #1
it depends on where you live, if you live in washington there needs to but like 5 feet of snow to get out but in Texas they will send all the kids home early for 3 inches (the later happened to me. it rocked!)
2007-02-12 13:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by who wants to know? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally depends on where you live. In some places, the county department of transportation will issue a snow emergency. Here in Ohio, we have three 'levels'. Level one means that the roads are passable, but people should take it easy and stay home if at all possible.
Level two means that the roads are treacherous and people should not be out and about unless it's an emergency.
Level three means that the roads are impassable. If anyone besides fire, police or ambulance workers are on the roads, the offender will automatically get a ticket.
Usually, schools are called off for a level 2.
2007-02-12 13:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by YSIC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it that you live in the midwest. Wisconisn and up its a few feet AND high winds. Or about 3 to 4 feet. Illinois at my school its 1 foot of heavy snow, wind, white out conditions, severe low temps, or a combo. In my case, my snow days are whenever me mother dosen't fell like driving in the crap.
2007-02-12 13:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't necessarily a "rule", except that it is the school district or individual school, not the student, who gets to make that decision. As several people have said, it varies by location, and it usually has to do with whether or not both the students and the teachers can get to school safely, which depends upon local road conditions.
2007-02-12 14:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋