The incoming winter storm prompted some schools to close or dismiss early on Tuesday. It's also likely that many schools will close Wednesday in the storm's wake. About 3 to 6 inches of snow is forecast in the Beltway area by Wednesday morning,

As the snow begins to pick up across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region, some schools have begun announcing closures and delays for Wednesday, Feb. 12. Washington, D.C. Maryland Virginia

The National Weather Service is calling for up to 8 inches of snow in southern New Jersey in the first of three storms this week.