Live Updates: School Closings MA — Check If Your District Is Cancelled Today

A fast-moving pre-holiday snowstorm is forcing dozens of Massachusetts districts to hit the pause button on in-person classes this Tuesday, December 23. From the Berkshires to the North Shore, superintendents began announcing snow days late Monday night as forecasts locked onto 1–4 inches of fluffy accumulation combined with slick morning commutes and gusty coastal winds. What’s closed right now • Boston area: Southbridge Public Schools and Triton Regional have canceled classes; Boston Public Schools remain open but say they will “monitor road conditions” through dawn. • Central & Western MA: Multiple Franklin and Worcester County districts—including Southbridge and several charter programs—are closed for the day. • Higher ed & childcare: Selected campus child-care centers at UMass and Springfield College report delayed openings. Why districts pulled the plug • Timing: Snow breaks out near the morning bell and tapers after sunset, coinciding with the busiest holiday-travel day of the season. • Road temps: Pavement sits below freezing west of I-95, meaning even light snow will bond to asphalt and create black-ice patches. • Wind: Gusts topping 40 mph along the North Shore may knock out power and reduce visibility for afternoon buses. How much snow? • 1–3 inches for Metro Boston and Worcester Corridor • Up to 4 inches possible in the higher Berkshires • Coastal South Shore could see a rain-snow mix, holding totals under 2 inches. What parents should do 1. Re-check status at 6 a.m. ET: Some districts issue last-minute switches from delay to closure. 2. Sign up for text alerts via your school’s Aspen or Blackboard portal. 3. Refresh power-outage kits (flashlights, chargers, dry snacks) before the first flakes fly. 4. Plan for remote enrichment: Many districts post optional snow-day packets on Google Classroom. Travel impacts • MassDOT plans a full salt/brine rollout on I-90 and I-91 before dawn. • Logan Airport remains operational; however, regional flights to Albany and Hartford face 15- to 45-minute de-icing delays. • MBTA commuter rail will run on a regular schedule but warn of “weather-related delays.” Looking ahead Forecasters hint at two additional systems bookending the Christmas weekend. While the next wave on Saturday looks light, a stronger Sunday night storm could bring plowable snow or a messy wintry mix. Districts begin winter break Wednesday, but parents returning from holiday trips should keep an eye on evolving forecasts for January 2 reopenings. FAQ Q: Are Boston Public Schools closed today? A: As of 5 a.m., BPS remains open; any update will appear on bostonpublicschools.org and local media tickers. Q: Where can I see the full list of Massachusetts school closings? A: NBC 10 Boston maintains a continuously updated alphabetical list covering the entire state. Q: Will tomorrow be remote? A: Most superintendents say makeup time will come in June, not via e-learning, unless snow totals exceed forecasts and multi-day closures become necessary. Bookmark this page and check back for real-time additions as districts make the call throughout the morning rush.