About 200 schools have announced Friday closures and delays.
Parents can view a complete, up-to-the-minute list of closings and search for their child's school here.
Chief meteorologist Steve Raleigh predicts travel throughout the Tri-State area could become dangerous when rain starts in the early afternoon and remain a perilous proposition throughout the Weather Alert Day, which will last until 9 a.m. Saturday.
Click here for a full list of school closings.