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Could this be a case of déjà vu? Early Tuesday evening, the school delays and closings are increasing as superintendents weigh the prospect of harsh cold and black ice to get the kids safely to ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Early Tuesday evening, the school delays and closings are increasing as superintendents weigh the prospect of harsh cold and black ice to get the kids safely to school.

The snow tapers this evening and then harsh cold settles in tomorrow through at least Wednesday, with highs only in the upper teens to mid-20s and wind chills often in the single digits.