School Closings and Delays Today (February 23, 2026)

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The United States is facing significant school disruptions today, Monday, February 23, 2026, primarily due to a historic Nor’easter impacting the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. This “Blizzard of 2026” has prompted widespread shifts to virtual learning and full cancellations across the I-95 corridor.

🏛️ Major City-Wide Status Updates

City	Status	Details & Reason
Philadelphia, PA	VIRTUAL	Philadelphia School District shifted all schools to remote learning. Forecasts predict 12–18 inches of snow with near-blizzard conditions.
New York City, NY	VIRTUAL	NYC Public Schools are operating remotely today. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for 12–20 inches of snow and 55 mph wind gusts.
Chicago, IL	OPEN	Regular schedule. The city avoided the major coastal storm; weather remains cold but stable.
Los Angeles, CA	OPEN	Regular schedule. Some extracurriculars are on alert due to ongoing labor negotiations (SEIU Local 99).
Houston, TX	OPEN	Regular schedule. The district is currently in the news for proposed 2026-27 closures, not current weather.

🚨 Comprehensive Disruption Details

Weather-Related Issues (Snow, Ice, Blizzard)

Philadelphia SD (PA): Virtual Learning. All after-school and athletic programs are canceled due to the Nor’easter.
Hastings-on-Hudson (NY): Closed. Village-wide snow emergency; all library and community activities canceled.
Jersey Shore/Coastal Delaware: Closed. Blizzard warnings in effect for these regions with up to 24 inches of snow forecast on the coast.
Fordham University (NY): No In-Person Classes. Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses shifted to remote operations; Westchester campus is fully closed.

Infrastructure & Utility Failures

Oxford Public Schools (CT): Ongoing monitoring of HVAC stability at Oxford High following extreme temperature fluctuations earlier this month; some local delays reported for boiler maintenance.
Northeast Corridor: Utility companies are on high alert for power outages due to 50+ mph wind gusts accompanying the blizzard, which may disrupt remote learning later today.

Labor & Safety

Los Angeles Unified (CA): Open, but labor tensions are high. SEIU Local 99 (cafeteria workers, bus drivers, aides) is holding a Latino Caucus meeting today to discuss strike authorization regarding planned job cuts.
Houston ISD (TX): Open, but experiencing significant community unrest and student walkout threats following the Superintendent’s announcement to close 12 schools next year.

Health & Staffing Shortages

Mid-Atlantic Region: Even in districts that remained open, yellow bus service delays are widespread in Maryland (Anne Arundel, Howard counties) due to staffing shortages compounded by hazardous side-street conditions.

    
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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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