Extended school closures have left children gleeful and parents frustrated that the region is not better equipped to bounce back from wintry weather.

Lots of you have been telling Newsround about being off school, but who decides if a school closes and does snow always mean a snow day? Read on to find out. A headteacher would usually make the decision on whether to close the school.

Poor conditions on secondary roads in some portions of the D.C. region and worries about refreezing has prompted another round of school closings and delays for Friday — with many students having missed an entire week of classes.