On February 5, 2001, the Philadelphia area was hit by an unexpected snowstorm that trapped students in schools across the region. What began as a rainy morning quickly descended into chaos. By midday, the storm intensified without warning, blanketing the Route 422 corridor with nearly a foot of snow. Schools scrambled to begin early afternoon dismissals, while parents rushed through treacherous conditions to reach their children. But it was too late. Power failed at some schools, leaving kids un