With a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow expected early Tuesday, Harford County Public Schools will delay opening by two hours.

A community message from Harford County Public Schools said the delay was in response to predicted weather and road conditions.

According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday is forecast to have a chance of rain, sleet and snow after 5 a.m. There is also a chance of more rain after 3 p.m. Snow and sleet accumulation is expected to be less than a half-inch, according to the NWS.

Harford County high schools will open at 9:15 a.m, middle schools start at 10:05 a.m. and Prekindergarten P.M. at 3 p.m. Harford County elementary schools, Harford Academy and Prekindergarten A.M. will open at 11 a.m.

North Harford Middle School will open at 9:15 a.m., as it follows the same schedule as North Harford High School. The Early Learners program and the Learning Together programs will not meet on Tuesday. Before school childcare will not be available Tuesday.

Harford County Public Schools advised essential staff to await further information from their supervisor. A reevaluation of the late opening could be made before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Updates to bus routes can be found on hcps.org.

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