Numerous school districts have opted to close classrooms on December 11 as winter storms slam multiple regions across the United States.
The ongoing winter storms sweeping across the Midwest and Eastern United States have triggered widespread school closures this week, disrupting education and daily routines for families across several states.
Safety concerns remain paramount as road conditions could be hazardous due to snow accumulation along with frigid temperatures.
The storms are active and regions around the Great Lakes have seen a decent amount of storm activity, Scott Kleebauer, National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist for the agency’s Weather Prediction Center, told Newsweek on Wednesday. “Portions of Virginia and West Virginia have already seen their yearly snow fall or close to it,” he added.
Below is a list of school closures on Thursday, according to numerous local media outlets as of 10:20 p.m. ET Wednesday.
Virginia
- Grayson County Public Schools
Michigan
- Our Lady of Sorrows, Archdiocese of Detroit
- Pontiac School District
- Anchor Bay School District
- Richmond Community Schools
- Memphis Community Schools and Adventures Daycare
- Walton Charter Academy, National Heritage Academies
- Bad Axe Public Schools
- Caseville Schools
- Cass City Schools (Daycare open)
- Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Laker Schools
- Harbor Beach Community Schools
- North Huron Schools (Early Learning Center closed)
- Owendale-Gagetown Schools
- Ubly Community Schools
- Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools
- Huron Technical Center
- Akron-Fairgrove Schools
- Caro Schools
- Kingston Schools (Daycare closed)
- Mayville Community Schools
- Millington Public Schools
- Reese Public Schools
- Tuscola Technology Center
- Vassar Schools
- Verona Mills School
Numerous states are under winter weather advisories and warnings, spanning from parts of Indiana up to Maine. Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa are also facing weather alerts, the NWS says.
NWS Blacksburg posted to X on Wednesday: “Along with the snow in the mountains this evening and tonight, there will be strong wind gusts, reaching 35-50 MPH at times. This will cause blowing snow, significantly reducing visibility. Use extreme caution if you must be on the roads tonight or Thursday morning!”
Additional localized closings and delays may be reported by school districts or through media partners as the storms evolve. Officials recommend checking district websites, local news and emergency alert systems for the most current information.
With storm warnings extending into Thursday and the weekend, forecasters predict continued cold and the possibility of snow into Friday. Public safety officials and school administrators will likely continue monitoring road conditions and weather forecasts, issuing further closure or delay guidance as necessary.
