School Closings and Delays Today (February 3, 2026)

Today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a widespread winter storm system—and the refreezing of roads from earlier snow—has triggered a significant number of school closures and delays across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest.

While some regions are attempting to reopen after yesterday’s major storm, secondary roads remain hazardous in many states.

❄️ School Closures and Delays: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

🚨 Regional Highlights

• Mid-Atlantic Refreeze: Even in areas where snow stopped yesterday, temperatures in the teens and 20s last night turned wet roads into “black ice.” This is the primary cause for the massive number of 2-hour delays in Virginia and Maryland.

• Tennessee/Kentucky Ice: Unlike the snow in the North, parts of TN and KY are dealing with a thick layer of ice that hasn’t melted on shaded or rural roads, leading to full cancellations.

• West Virginia: Most districts are operating, but Wood County is using the day for a Board of Education meeting rescheduled from earlier snow disruptions.

Kentucky

Many districts are closed or using non-traditional instruction (NTI/remote learning) due to icy conditions. Here’s the reported list:

• Anderson County: Virtual learning (NTI Day 10)
• Bath County: Closed
• Bell County: Closed
• Boyd County: Closed (NTI Day)
• Carter County: Closed
• Clay County: Closed
• Corbin Independent: Closed
• East Bernstadt Independent: Closed
• Elliott County: Closed
• Floyd County: Closed
• Gateway Christian School: Closed
• Harlan County: Closed
• Jackson County: Closed
• Johnson County: Closed (traditional snow day)
• Knott County: Closed (NTI Day)
• Knox County: Closed
• Laurel County: Closed
• Leslie County: Closed
• Letcher County: Closed (traditional snow day)
• McCreary County (including Head Start): Closed
• Pulaski County: Closed
• Red Bird Christian School: Closed
• Rockcastle County: Closed
• Wolfe County: Closed (NTI Day)

Maryland

Most reports indicate 2-hour delays in several counties:

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools: 2-hour delay (through Wednesday)
• Baltimore County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Catholic High School of Baltimore: 2-hour delay
• Charles County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Howard County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Maryland School for the Deaf: 2-hour delay
• St. Elizabeth School: 2-hour delay
• Talbot County Public Schools: 2-hour delay

North Carolina

Closures, remote learning, and delays reported in various counties, especially western and central areas:

• Alamance-Burlington School System: Closed
• Davidson County Schools: Closed
• Mount Airy City Schools: Closed
• Rockingham County Schools: Remote learning day
• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools: Closed

(Note: Western NC districts like those in Asheville may have additional closures or remote days, but specific lists were not fully detailed in sources; general reports indicate persistent closures due to cold weather.)

Pennsylvania

Localized delays in Pittsburgh and Jefferson County areas due to cold:

• Pittsburgh area districts (various): 2-hour delays (e.g., multiple schools reported)
• Jefferson County area: 2-hour delays (e.g., Allegheny-Clarion Valley, Brookville Area, Clarion Area, etc.; some 1-hour delays like Creative Kids Pre-K)
• South-central PA: Over 40 districts with delays (specifics not listed, but includes many in Cumberland, Dauphin, etc.)

No statewide closures reported.

South Carolina

Widespread closures, eLearning, and delays across the state, particularly in the Upstate and Midlands:

• Abbeville County School District: 3-hour delay
• Anderson County Districts 1-5: 2-hour delay
• Clarendon County School District: Delayed opening (details vary)
• Fairfield County: Closed (eLearning/remote)
• Greenville County Schools: eLearning
• Greenwood School District 50: 2-hour delay
• Greenwood School District 52: 2-hour delay
• Horry County Schools: eLearning
• Laurens County 55: eLearning
• Laurens County 56: eLearning
• Lexington County School District One: 2-hour delay
• Lexington County School District Two: 2-hour delay
• Lexington County School District Three: 2-hour delay
• Lexington County School District Four: 2-hour delay
• Oconee County School District: 2-hour delay
• Pickens County School District: eLearning
• Spartanburg County District 1: Closed
• Spartanburg County District 2: Closed
• Spartanburg County District 3: Closed (not eLearning)
• Spartanburg County District 4: Closed
• Spartanburg County District 5: Closed
• Spartanburg County District 6: Closed (traditional closure, no eLearning)
• Spartanburg County District 7: Closed
• Union County Schools: Closed
• Ware Shoals School District 51: Details pending, but affected by weather

Tennessee

Extensive closures across Middle and West Tennessee, with some delays:

• Alamo City Schools: Closed
• Benton County Schools: Closed
• Cannon County Schools: Closed
• Cheatham County Schools: Closed
• Clay County Schools: Closed
• Dayspring Academy: Closed
• Decatur County Schools: Closed
• DeKalb County Schools: Closed
• Dickson County Schools: Closed (through Wednesday)
• Dyersburg City Schools: Closed
• Dyer County Schools: Closed
• Family Christian School: Closed
• Fentress County Schools: Closed
• Gibson County Special School District: Closed
• Giles County Schools: 1-hour delay
• Jackson Madison County Schools: Closed
• Knox County Schools: Closed
• Maury County Public Schools: 1-hour delay
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools: Closed (extended from prior days)
• Robertson County Schools: Closed
• Smith County Schools: Closed
• Washington County Schools: Closed (district offices 2-hour delay)
• Wilson County Schools: Open on normal schedule (some bus routes affected)

Higher education: Bethel University – Closed; Jackson State Community College – Remote; University of Tennessee Knoxville – Closed (from prior reports)

Virginia

Mix of delays, remote learning, and closures in northern and central areas:

• Albemarle County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Alexandria City Schools: 2-hour delay
• Amherst County: Remote learning
• Arlington County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Augusta County: 2-hour delay
• Buckingham County: Closed (conflicting reports; some sources say 2-hour delay)
• Charlottesville City: 2-hour delay (or awaiting announcement)
• Chesapeake Public Schools: Closed (asynchronous remote learning)
• Clarke County Schools: 2-hour delay (buses on snow routes)
• Culpeper County: 2-hour delay
• Fairfax County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Fauquier County Schools: 2-hour delay
• Frederick County: 2-hour delay (code green)
• Goochland County: Closed (or remote learning)
• Greene County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Henrico County Public Schools: Remote learning
• Loudoun County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Louisa County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Madison County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Maggie Walker Governor’s School: Remote learning
• Nelson County: Remote learning
• New Kent County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Orange County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Petersburg City Public Schools: Remote learning
• Prince Edward County: Closed
• Prince William County Public Schools: 2-hour delay
• Richmond City Public Schools: Remote learning
• Warren County: 2-hour delay
• Waynesboro City: 2-hour delay

Awaiting announcements for some (e.g., Appomattox, Fluvanna, Harrisonburg).

Tri-State Area (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky)

Closings and delays reported, but specific district lists were limited in details. General announcements indicate schools are affected by snow, with links to local trackers for updates.

Other States

• Delaware (Brandywine School District): Open as scheduled (after prior closures).
• New York (NYC Public Schools): Open; no weather-related closures.
• No significant reports for California, Texas, Florida, or other regions outside the storm-impacted areas.