More than 80 districts closed or delayed as winter weather moves through the Poconos and surrounding counties

Schools across northeastern Pennsylvania are closed or operating on delays Wednesday as a winter storm moves through the region, bringing snow, ice, and hazardous travel conditions.

As of Wednesday morning, more than 80 school districts and institutions had announced closures, virtual learning days, or delays. The National Weather Service has issued 14 active weather alerts for the region.

Monroe County

East Stroudsburg Area School District shifted to virtual learning. Notre Dame Elementary and Notre Dame High School in East Stroudsburg are closed. Pocono Mountain School District moved to virtual learning, with a scheduled Act 80 Day postponed.

Wayne County

Wayne Highlands and Western Wayne school districts are closed. Human Resources Center locations in Wayne and Pike counties are also shut down.

Lackawanna County

Scranton School District is closed with virtual learning in effect. Scranton Prep, Dunmore, Mid Valley, North Pocono, Lakeland, Carbondale Area, Valley View, and Abington Heights are all closed. Old Forge announced early dismissal — high school at 11 a.m., elementary at 11:30 a.m.

Luzerne County

Wilkes-Barre Area moved to virtual learning. Hazleton Area is operating on a two-hour delay with virtual instruction. Dallas, Lake-Lehman, Greater Nanticoke Area, Hanover Area, Northwest Area, and Wyoming Valley West shifted to virtual or flexible instruction days. Wyoming Area is closed with asynchronous virtual learning.

Carbon County

Jim Thorpe Area and Weatherly Area are closed, with Jim Thorpe operating virtually. Panther Valley announced early dismissal and cancelled afternoon activities.

Pike County

Wallenpaupack Area and Delaware Valley school districts are closed.

Other closures

Sullivan County schools are closed. Forest City Regional and Mountain View are on flexible instruction days. Crestwood and Tunkhannock Area are closed or virtual, with Tunkhannock cancelling after-school activities.

Multiple colleges adjusted schedules. Penn State’s Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Hazleton campuses are operating on two-hour delays. Johnson College closed all campuses.

Road conditions

Pennsylvania State Police responded to hundreds of crashes and disabled vehicles across the Commonwealth during last week’s storm. Drivers should expect slippery conditions, reduced visibility, and hazardous travel through Wednesday evening.

Check local forecasts and 511PA for the latest road conditions before traveling.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.