A blanket of winter white has ushered in a wave of Monday morning delays and closures for schools across the New York and New Jersey tri-state area, following a significant snowstorm that swept through the region over the weekend. As documented by NYBuzz.AffairsTime, residents woke up to the frigid reality of winter, forcing local authorities to prioritize safety over normal operations.
The Storm’s Impact: Snowfall and Dangerous Conditions
The weekend snowfall was not insignificant. While New York City proper often escapes the worst of such systems, many counties across both states—particularly on Long Island and in certain parts of New Jersey—saw as much as seven inches of snow. The storm, which concluded on Sunday, has led to a major travel advisory for Monday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement, a critical alert for all commuters. The primary concern is not the fresh snow, but the drop in temperatures. As the thermometer plunges into the low 20s, any melted snow is rapidly refreezing, creating perilous icy conditions on the road . Authorities are urging anyone who must travel to exercise extreme caution, drastically reduce speeds, and allow for significantly extended travel times.
School Status: Delays Dominate the Tri-State
In a necessary move to ensure student and staff safety against the threat of black ice and slick roadways, numerous school districts have announced delayed openings, with a few opting for full closures. The following list details the known operational changes for Monday, December 15, 2025:
New York State Schools (Long Island Focus)
The delays in New York are heavily concentrated on Long Island, with a prevailing 2-hour delay across multiple districts:
- 2-Hour Delay:
- Brookhaven-Comsewogue UFSD
- Hampton Bays UFSD
- Longwood CSD
- Riverhead CSD
- Bridgehampton SD
- Comsewogue SD
- East Hampton SD
- Eastport-South Manor CSD
- Little Flower UFSD
- Middle Country SD
- Montauk Public School
- Mount Sinai SD
- Port Jefferson SD
- Rocky Point SD
- 90-Minute Delay:
- Center Moriches UFSD
New Jersey State Schools
New Jersey districts are following similar protocols, with a mix of 2-hour and 90-minute delays to allow road crews time to treat the icy surfaces and for temperatures to potentially rise slightly.
- 2-Hour Delay:
- Middletown Township SD
- Oceanport SD
- Shore Regional High School SD
- Tinton Falls SD
- 90-Minute Delay:
- Oradell SD
- Eatontown SD
Students, parents, and educators in the impacted districts should use this morning’s delay to prepare for a safe, albeit later, arrival at school. Always check your local district’s official communication channels for the most immediate updates.
You can see the impact of winter storms on school schedules in the tri-state area by watching this video: School closings, delays in New York and New Jersey due to storm.