Early Release 03/16/2026 Update.
Early release update emails need to be hitting. [Official Status Page](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/current-status/)
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So does this mean it’s ok to leave earlier than 2pm? Cus the storms expected to start at 1?
Yes
Some schools in PW county were just in tornado lockdown. They have early dismissal but not early enough apparently!
OPM page only says “must leave no later than 2pm” sooo take that as you will! I sure as hell would be leaving asap if I were in DC
Please let a tornado destroy my building 🙏🏻
😂😂 we say this all the time where I’m at
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/current-status/ Officially updated on OPM Status.
Nothing here in Philadelphia even though we're under the same Tornado watch. Fuck us, I guess. Edit: Just got word that we're shutting down at 2:30. Woo-hoo!
Tornadoes have no interest in hitting Philly while Bryce Harper is out of town.
Tornadoes are afraid of your sports fans.
I'm in NJ and there's no mention of it at work. Pretty strange it's such a big deal in DC but not a peep here
Is this only for the DC area? Those of us in North Florida/ South Georgia are being hit with the same storm? 2 active tornadoes on the ground as of right now
The page I am viewing is just for the DC area. Not sure if different areas have their own operating notification systems.
So does that mean that we have to telework the remainder of the day?
Can’t telework when we need it but are forced to telework when it’s convenient for them
Reading is hard eh
Only if you don't get stuck in traffic or waiting for your commuter bus and get home before your work day ends.
We were given the ability to use situational telework but only with an agreement because they refuse to close altogether, and no one in my building has an agreement. If it got to that level its just pettiness thats keeping us here at all because they cant through us an ounce o...
I'm a little bit east of DC and haven't seen rain or lots of wind yet...supposed to start later right?
For some areas. West of DC is getting rain.
I'm glad i made the effort to get into the office
waiting on these updates is kinda brutal bro, hope it’s good news at least