School Closings and Delays Today (January 24, 2026)

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Today, Saturday, January 24, 2026, there are widespread closures and cancellations of school-related activities across the United States. While most K-12 schools do not hold regular classes on Saturdays, the “massive and menacing” winter storm currently moving from the Plains to the Northeast has led to a significant wave of weekend facility closures, event cancellations, and university shutdowns.

Here are the specific details regarding school-related status changes for January 24, 2026:

❄️ School & University Impact: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Region / District	Status	Details
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GA)	All Weekend Events Canceled	All school events and facility use for Saturday, Jan 24, and Sunday, Jan 25, are canceled due to freezing rain and ice threats.
Kennesaw State University (GA)	Campuses CLOSED	Campuses will close starting at 6:00 PM today through Sunday due to ice-related road hazards.
University of TN at Chattanooga (TN)	In-Person Classes CANCELED	All in-person classes and activities for today are canceled due to an Ice Storm Warning. Hybrid classes may move online.
Charles County Public Schools (MD)	Early End to Activities	All activities, including out-of-county field trips, must conclude by 6:00 PM today as a precaution.
University of Virginia (VA)	Modified Schedule	The university will operate on a modified schedule starting at 6:00 PM tonight. Only essential services will remain open.
Western Michigan University (MI)	Student Rec Center CLOSED	Following closures on Friday, the Student Recreation Center is officially closed today, Jan 24.
Asbury University (KY)	Winter Storm Warning	Expecting 8–16 inches of snow; weekend events are being communicated directly to students/staff as they are canceled.

🚨 Major Weather Events Today

The reason for this widespread disruption is a storm path stretching over 1,500 miles from Texas to New England.

The South (GA, TN, NC): Destructive ice accumulations and freezing rain are the primary concerns.
The Midwest (IL, MI): Aftermath of record-breaking “Arctic air” (wind chills as low as $-40$ °F on Friday) combined with incoming heavy snow.
The Northeast (NJ, PA, NY, CT): Winter Storm Watches are in effect. Chatham Township, NJ, and Eastern Connecticut State University are already warning of major impacts, with some universities already announcing Monday closures (Jan 26).

🔔 What to Watch for Monday (January 26, 2026)

Because this storm is expected to last through Monday morning, the following districts have already made early announcements:

Eastern Connecticut State University: Officially CLOSED for Monday, Jan 26.
Charles County (MD): Students were already scheduled for a “Semester Break” on Monday, but staff should watch for operational changes.
Gwinnett County (GA): A final decision for Monday classes will likely be made on Sunday evening or by 6:00 AM Monday.

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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