Whether it be a virtual instruction day, or a traditional snow day, schools have been navigating the effects of this winter weather more than they have in recent years.

In this era of virtual learning, some Pennsylvania schools are still opting for a snow day, and the reason is simple: let the kids have fun after a tough year.

With the possibility of more snow around the corner, schools are now weighing whether to give students more snow days or switch to virtual learning.

At the time, the idea that remote learning would eliminate snow days was gaining traction. But as the shortcomings of virtual classrooms surfaced, state education officials nixed the idea.

New Jersey officials are considering legislation that would allow school districts to go virtual in case of inclement weather or other emergencies if it becomes law.

Several Maryland schools are closed, delayed or having virtual learning Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to a winter storm that brought heavy snow across the state.

Due to winter weather in the forecast, Philly public schools will go virtual on Friday The storm is expected to arrive late Thursday night with snow beginning between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Across the New River Valley, schools are closed, due to all of this winter weather. For many students, they look forward to snow days, but eventually, it becomes too many missed days for everyone.