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Pittsburgh’s public schools will be closed Wednesday–Friday, April 22–24, as the city hosts the NFL Draft; students will learn remotely those days due to expected large crowds and transportation/safety challenges.
Blizzard conditions and dangerously cold temperatures sweeping eastern Nebraska and western Iowa have prompted metro-area school districts to announce closures or altered schedules, including late starts, as crews monitor conditions.
Forecasted severe winds prompted several Triad-area school districts to cancel classes on Monday, March 16. Districts including Guilford County Schools, Alamance-Burlington, Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Randolph, and Rockingham are affected; a full list is provided by WFMY News 2. Check your district for the latest updates.
A weekend blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow on southern Minnesota, prompting St. Paul Public Schools to cancel all in-person classes and Minneapolis Public Schools to declare a severe weather day with pre-K–5 students off and older students on an e-learning day; state officials issued a no-travel advisory in southern Minnesota, Gov. Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to support emergency operations, and MSP canceled hundreds of flights as snow emergencies spread across the region.
Portland Public Schools plans to close five to ten of its 74 elementary, K–8, middle, and alternative schools by the start of the 2027–28 school year, citing a 12% enrollment drop since 2018–19 and projections of further declines. A timeline calls for family engagement through spring, summer, and fall 2026, with Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong to present a recommendation to the school board by late fall 2026 and board approval by year’s end. Closures would be part of a broader effort to optimize resources and school communities, with decisions influenced by future housing patterns and facility concerns; officials note that savings are unlikely to be substantial unless staffing is reduced.
A brutal Northeast snowstorm crippled travel, closed schools, and left thousands without power as crews began digging out, while officials cautioned that dangerous conditions could linger.
After a nor'easter dumps roughly 15 inches of snow, Boston Public Schools are closed for Tuesday, Feb. 24 to give crews time to clear sidewalks and widen roadways; a snow emergency and parking ban remain in effect until 6 p.m. that day. Libraries, senior centers, and BCYF facilities reopen at noon on Feb. 24; other city buildings keep normal hours. Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day. Space savers must be removed within 48 hours after the end of the emergency, with extra rules in the South End and Bay Village. Shelters run 24/7 with outreach and amnesty measures when temperatures fall below freezing; residents should call 911 for emergencies or 311 for non-emergencies.
Snowy conditions from a weekend storm prompt closures or delays for Monday in several Maryland districts, including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County, with virtual learning for closed schools. Expect 3–5 inches of snow and continued accumulations into Monday morning, and Sunday is an Alert Day for potential precipitation.
Several Massachusetts school districts announced Monday closures ahead of a major nor'easter, with blizzard warnings in effect for multiple counties and potential snowfall up to two feet and gusts to 60 mph; check the station's closings list for updates.
San Francisco public schools could close on Monday as teachers strike, after 253 principals, assistant principals, program administrators and supervisors authorized a sympathy strike, with SEIU 1021 custodians and clerks joining in. Superintendent Maria Su said closures would occur if teachers walk out, and meals and after-school programs would shift to third-party sites. The district says its bargaining offers (two health-benefit options that aren’t fully funded plus a 6% raise over three years) were rejected by the teachers’ union, which also declined to meet this morning. A Saturday bargaining session is planned as both sides push to reach a deal, while administrators emphasize that keeping schools open safely would be impossible during a strike.
DC-area school systems have announced closures, delayed starts, or other changes for Monday as the region continues cleanup from the Jan. 25 snowstorm; Montgomery County Public Schools cited unsafe roads, impassable sidewalks, and post-snow piles creating safety hazards for buses and walkers, with some students facing a sixth straight day without classes.
A bomb cyclone hammered Central North Carolina with heavy snowfall and life-threatening cold, prompting school closures or remote learning, hazardous travel due to ice, and widespread flight disruptions as wind chills plunge toward zero; officials warn conditions will linger and service networks are resuming cautiously.
MCPS remains closed as crews continue snow/ice cleanup, with unsafe streets for buses and walkers and post-plow piles hindering visibility. Temperatures are set to briefly rise above freezing today, and the district aims to reopen Tuesday in some capacity, though conditions may still be far from perfect (Pencil Prediction: Two pencils).
Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and several other North Texas districts canceled classes Wednesday due to dangerous cold, freezing fog and icy road conditions. Weather Alert Days have been extended through Wednesday morning as officials monitor conditions. Other large districts such as Mansfield, Lewisville, Little Elm and Denton ISDs also closed, with updates provided via WFAA’s closings tracker.
North Georgia districts announced Tuesday closures or virtual days due to icy conditions and outages, with Banks, Clarke, Habersham, Jackson, Rabun, Union and White counties canceling in-person classes; Buford City, Dawson, Fannin, Gainesville City, Hall, Lumpkin, Madison and Pickens going virtual; a few districts (Gilmer, Forsyth, Polk) delaying by two hours (Clay County, NC also listed) as updates continue.