Harford County schools chose to use their first snow day on Tuesday, with a forecast of a wintry mix of snow, rain, and ice. Initially, the district announced a two-hour delay, much like most other school districts in the Baltimore metro area.

Southern parts of the county received rain, but WJZ's First Alert Weather Team reported .01 inches of ice accumulation in the northern portion of the county, which includes Jarrettsville, Pylesville, and Whiteford. Chrome Hill had an ice accumulation of .1 inches.

District officials told WJZ they monitor road conditions with guidance from emergency management.

Harford County is 527 square miles, so the district has to consider the entire county when deciding to close schools.

"Decisions are made with student and staff safety as the highest priori

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