Massachusetts School Closings Today: Live District-by-District Snow Day Updates & Reopening Schedule

A fast-moving winter system is bringing a one-two punch of light snow followed by freezing rain, forcing dozens of school closings and delayed openings across Massachusetts for Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for nearly every county except the Cape and Islands until 10 a.m., warning of up to an inch of snow and up to two-tenths of an inch of ice that could make untreated roads treacherous. Districts from the Berkshires to Worcester County began announcing cancellations Tuesday night as forecasters tracked a clipper that will drop light snow between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. before switching to freezing drizzle after sunset. By 9 p.m., Springfield, Pittsfield, Northampton, Greenfield and nearly every hill-town district had called off classes, while Boston, Worcester, Lowell and many suburban systems opted for two-hour delays. Transportation officials urge commuters to budget extra travel time. Even a glaze of ice can add hundreds of pounds of weight to tree limbs and power lines, increasing the risk of outages and fallen debris. Temperatures hovering in the upper 20s north and west of I-95 will keep surfaces slick through the morning bus run, although southeastern Massachusetts should warm above freezing before sunrise. Parents can check the latest list of closures on MassLive’s continuously updated scoreboard or monitor local TV station tickers. Officials say any additional schedule changes will be posted by 5 a.m. Travel tips and safety reminders • Give plows and sanders plenty of room; freshly treated pavements still need time to work. • Clear windshields entirely—ice buildup can hamper visibility and trigger accidents. • If power fails, keep generators outdoors and away from windows to prevent carbon-monoxide poisoning. Looking ahead, forecasters expect a brief lull Wednesday afternoon before a stronger coastal storm targets New England late Thursday, raising the possibility of another round of school impacts before the week is out. Families are advised to keep remote-learning devices charged and stock up on storm essentials now.