Is Your District Closed? Live Updates on Today’s School Closings and Delays

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States is triggering widespread school closings and delays for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Districts from Texas to New England are adjusting schedules as snow, ice and sub-zero wind chills make morning travel hazardous. Houston & Southeast Texas • Aldine, Conroe, Katy, Klein and Spring ISDs have canceled classes, while Goodrich ISD will operate on a two-hour delay after overnight freezing rain coated untreated roads. • Metro Houston parents should monitor district text alerts; many campuses plan to announce afternoon activity decisions by noon. Northeast Snow Belt • In Massachusetts, Boston Public Schools, Worcester, Springfield and dozens of suburban districts are closed as forecasters expect an additional 4–6 inches of heavy, wet snow before daybreak. • New York City suburbs—including Byram Hills, Central Islip and East Islip—opted for two-hour delays, while rural Hudson Valley schools are going fully remote to preserve instructional days. Mid-Atlantic & Carolinas • Philadelphia, Camden and Cherry Hill schools will open two hours late; officials cite blowing snow and single-digit wind chills that could endanger students waiting at bus stops. • Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Gaston County districts in North Carolina shifted to remote learning as plummeting temperatures threaten icy secondary roads. Midwest Freeze • Indianapolis-area districts—including Avon, Beech Grove and Lawrence Township—are closed as wind chills dive below –15 °F and additional lake-effect snow bands develop overnight. • Northern Kentucky and southern Ohio schools are also shuttered; some will pivot to NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) days to avoid extending the academic calendar. Safety Tips & Resources 1. Check official district websites or mobile apps before leaving home. 2. Allow extra travel time if schools operate on a delay; secondary roads may remain slick even after main arteries are treated. 3. Dress children in layers, including waterproof outerwear, gloves and hats; frostbite can occur in under 30 minutes when wind chills drop below –10 °F. 4. If power outages occur, most districts will automatically switch to remote learning; keep laptops and hotspots charged. Meteorologists warn that a second Arctic front could reinforce frigid air mid-week, potentially extending closures into Wednesday. Keep refreshing this page for real-time updates on the latest school closings and delays across the country.