With snow expected to fall in parts of Massachusetts Wednesday night — delivering as much as 3 inches before turning into a wintry mix and rain Thursday — some schools have already delayed opening and some have even decided to close.

Because of the forecast for snow, sleet and freezing rain, dozens of school districts across Massachusetts and New Hampshire will delay the start of classes on Thursday. A few districts in the region announced closures for the day.

Dozens of school delays and closures were reported in Massachusetts on Thursday as an icy mix of snow, sleet, and rain moved through. Updated list of delays and cancellations here Widespread snow fell overnight before it gradually flipped to rain from the south to north,