School Closings and Delays Today (February 6, 2026)

Today, Friday, February 6, 2026, a significant winter storm and lingering ice are causing widespread school closures and delays across the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, particularly in Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky.

Here is the detailed list of reported closures and delays:

❄️ Tennessee (Significant Impact)

Many districts in Tennessee remain closed due to what local officials are calling the most impactful winter storm in decades (since 1994).

• Closed:

  • Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools (CMCSS) (Closed today; plans to reopen Monday, Feb 9).

  • Cheatham County Schools (Daycare open 7am–5pm).

  • Dickson County Schools (Inclement weather childcare sites open).

  • Washington County Schools (WCDE) (Offices open with 2-hour delay).

  • Knoxville Area: Claiborne County, Cocke County, Grainger County, Greene County, Hamblen County, Hancock County, Hawkins County, Jefferson County, Newport Grammar, Rogersville City, Scott County, and Sevier County.

• Delayed:

  • Oneida Schools: 2-Hour Delay.

  • Union County Schools: 2-Hour Delay.

  • Heritage Christian Academy: 1-Hour Delay.

❄️ North Carolina (The Triad & Charlotte Area)

Icy road conditions on secondary and rural roads have prompted several closures and delays in North Carolina.

• Closed: Rockingham County, Mount Airy City, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, Davidson County, Surry County, and Stokes County.

• Remote Learning: Randolph County Schools.

• Delayed:

  • 3-Hour Delay: Burke County, Hickory Public Schools, Newton-Conover Schools.

  • 2-Hour Delay: Alamance-Burlington, Guilford County, Rowan-Salisbury (first day back in two weeks), Alexander County, Gaston County, Lincoln County, Stanly County.

❄️ Virginia & West Virginia

• Fayette County, WV: CLOSED.

• Tazewell County, VA: Virtual Schedule.

• Spotsylvania County, VA: 2-Hour Delay (No AM preschool).

• Hanover County, VA: Updates were issued late Thursday due to inclement weather conditions.

❄️ Kentucky

• Closed: Harlan County and McCreary County.

• Owensboro Area: Several schools and businesses are reporting delays; check local tickers like the Owensboro Times for specific site updates.

Maryland

North Carolina

Tennessee (East Tennessee)

Tennessee (Middle Tennessee)

(Note: Some sources reference ongoing closures from prior days; confirm locally for updates.)

Virginia

(Note: Some conflicts in sources for Fairfax and Loudoun—earlier reports showed delays, but later updates indicate closures. Verify with district websites.)

West Virginia