Bellingham schools update snow route plans
With winter just around the corner, the Bellingham School District has released update snow-route plans in case of snow, ice or flooding.
New this year is a requirement from Whatcom County. Public Works crews may close some roads during the thawing period following a long cold spell. This is to help prevent some road surface damage, which frequently happens after icy conditions.
This means school buses may not be allowed on some roads, due to the weight, and snow routes or alternate routes may be put into effect even if there isn’t piles of snow around. Parents and guardians will need to be prepared for alternate routes/plans during these restrictions.
For a round-up of the current weather-related procedures, click here.
For a list of bus snow-routes, click here.
And as always, when snow, ice or flooding is coming, I will do my best to update everyone on which schools and districts are closed, delayed or on snow routes. Please also check www.bellinghamherald.com on those mornings for the most up-to-date information. School officials rarely make closure and delay decisions the night before, so start checking around 5 a.m.
