School Closings and Delays Today (December 4, 2025)

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As of the morning of Thursday, December 4, 2025, most of the closures are due to the lingering effects of the major winter storm—specifically icy roads, refreezing, and extreme cold—rather than ongoing heavy snowfall.

USA School Closures and Delays: Thursday, December 4, 2025

State/Region	Status on Dec. 4, 2025	Details and Confirmed Districts (General Status)
Michigan (MI)	Decreased Closures, More Delays	Many districts are moving from full closures (earlier in the week) to two-hour delays due to refreezing and dangerous secondary roads. Localized closures may still occur, especially in West Michigan (lake effect) and rural areas.
Ohio (OH)	Mostly OPEN, Scattered Delays	The majority of major districts (e.g., Columbus, Dayton) have likely returned to a regular schedule. However, scattered delays are expected in smaller or more rural counties where snow removal and de-icing are slower.
New York (NY)	Fewer Closures, Isolated Delays	Districts that experienced a Nor’easter earlier in the week are mostly OPEN. Any lingering delays would be isolated to areas with high snow accumulation or severe ice/wind chill.
Pennsylvania (PA)	Mostly OPEN	Following numerous two-hour delays earlier in the week (e.g., Bermudian Springs, Gettysburg), most districts are expected to be OPEN as road conditions improve.
New Jersey (NJ)	Mostly OPEN	Districts are generally OPEN. Any delays would be isolated to areas dealing with residual storm effects.
Connecticut (CT)	Mostly OPEN	Following significant closures earlier in the week, most districts are expected to be OPEN as cleanup efforts finish.
Massachusetts (MA) & New Hampshire (NH)	Mostly OPEN	These states saw widespread closures earlier in the week. By Thursday, most areas will be OPEN, but local media in these states should be checked for the definitive all-clear.
Missouri (MO) & Iowa (IA)	Mostly OPEN	These states were hit hard by the initial storm. As of December 4, all major districts are expected to be OPEN and operating normally.

For the most current information on school closings or delays in specific areas, it’s advisable to check local news outlets or official school district communications.

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