School Closings and Delays Today (January 27, 2026)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, there are widespread school closures and delays across the United States. A major winter weather event, referred to in some regions as Winter Storm Fern, has blanketed several states with heavy snow, while a subsequent Arctic blast is bringing dangerously low temperatures and wind chills as low as $-20$°F.

The following list details the most significantly affected states and districts based on reports for this morning.

❄️ School Closures and Delays: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

🚨 Regional Highlights

• Midwest (IL/IN/OH): This region is currently the hardest hit. Many schools in Southern and Central Illinois have opted for eLearning Days to keep students safe while maintaining instruction. In Ohio, the Tuscarawas County area remains at a standstill with “Winter Storm Fern” causing multiple-day closures.

• The “Deep Freeze”: Even in southern states like Alabama, the extreme cold is forcing delays. Officials in Tuscaloosa noted the delay is specifically to ensure buses can start and students are not exposed to freezing temperatures at bus stops.

• The Northeast: While Philadelphia and parts of Massachusetts are digging out from nearly 10-20 inches of snow, many schools are attempting to stay open with delays, though cleanup continues.

Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, DC area, Philadelphia region, etc.) Many districts remain closed due to snow cleanup and cold temperatures.

• Baltimore City Public Schools: Closed (virtual learning available via BRAVE for some).
• Baltimore County Public Schools: All schools and offices closed.
• Harford County Public Schools: Closed (no after-school activities).
• Howard County Public Schools: Closed (all activities canceled).
• Montgomery County Public Schools: Closed (Code Red).
• Prince George’s County Public Schools: Closed through Thursday, January 29.In the Philadelphia area (PA, NJ, DE), extensive closures, 2-hour delays, or virtual/flexible instruction days include: Abington SD (closed), Cherry Hill SD (closed), Camden City SD (closed), Central Bucks SD (closed), many Burlington County districts (2 hours late), and numerous others like Bensalem, Cheltenham, Haverford, etc.

Northeast (Massachusetts) Major districts remain closed due to heavy snow (1-2 feet in areas).

• Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Worcester.

South (Tennessee) Widespread closures in Middle Tennessee due to ice and bitter cold. Affected districts include: Bedford County, Cheatham County, Clarksville-Montgomery Co., Dickson County, Franklin Special, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Williamson County, Wilson County, and dozens more (full list covers many counties like Cannon, Clay, Coffee, DeKalb, Fayetteville City, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, etc.).

Texas (Houston and Central areas) Limited but notable impacts from freezing temperatures and related issues.

• Houston area: Goodrich ISD (2-hour delay), Liberty ISD (closed), Livingston ISD (closed), Tarkington ISD (closed).Central Texas districts have some adjustments/delays, though specific lists vary by area.

Midwest (Illinois, Ohio examples) Scattered closures/delays in parts of Illinois (e.g., Carbondale High School closed, Carlyle Schools eLearning) and Ohio (some local districts closed, Columbus-area impacts from Winter Storm Fern).