Area schools are beginning to dismiss ahead of the first forecasted winter storm. Schools dismissing early are:

Jim Thorpe Area School District: High School 1 p.m.; Elementary 1:30.

Pleasant Valley: High School 1 p.m.; Middle School 1:15 p.m.; Elementary PVE/PVI 2:15; No PM kindergarten

St. Joseph Regional, Jim Thorpe:Lehighton Bus dismiss 1 p.m.; dismissal 1:30 p.m.