School Closings and Delays Today (January 31, 2026)

Today, Saturday, January 31, 2026, there are widespread cancellations of weekend school activities, athletic events, and campus operations across the Southeastern United States due to Winter Storm Gianna.

Because it is a Saturday, most K-12 “closings” refer to extracurricular activities and sports, while several universities have moved to modified operations or full closures.

❄️ Georgia: Winter Storm Gianna Impact

A State of Emergency declared by Governor Brian Kemp has led to nearly all major metro-Atlanta and North Georgia districts canceling Saturday and Sunday activities.

• Atlanta Public Schools: All weekend events and activities are CANCELED.

• Cobb County Schools: All extracurriculars and athletics for Saturday and Sunday are CANCELED.

• DeKalb County Schools: All school and district extracurricular/athletic activities are CANCELED.

• Fulton County Schools: All weekend activities are CANCELED.

• Gwinnett County Schools: Weekend activities are suspended.

• Emory University: Closed through the weekend (since Friday night).

• Kennesaw State University: Moving to Modified Operations today; in-person classes are subject to change.

• Georgia Aquarium: CLOSED today.

❄️ North Carolina & Virginia: Snow and Flooding

Heavy snow (forecasted up to 6–10 inches in some coastal areas) and a State of Emergency in Dare County have caused significant disruptions.

• UNC Wilmington (UNCW): CLOSED Saturday through Monday. All classes, assignments, and events are canceled.

• Brunswick County Schools: Extracurricular activities suspended starting today; schools already announced as CLOSED for Monday, Feb 2.

• Chesapeake Public Schools (VA): All weekend activities CANCELED.

• Suffolk Public Schools (VA): All weekend activities CANCELED.

• Old Dominion University: Modified operations beginning at 5:00 PM today.

• College of the Albemarle: CLOSED today and Sunday.

❄️ Ohio: Record-Breaking Cold

While no snowstorm is hitting Central Ohio today, dangerously cold arctic air is affecting the region with wind chills as low as $-20$°F.

• Saturday Morning: Low temperatures are expected to tie the record of $-6$°F. While many districts were closed Friday, most Saturday sports/activities are being handled on a building-by-building basis depending on heating systems.

🚨 Looking Ahead to Monday (Feb 2, 2026)

Several districts have already made the call for Monday due to the expected duration of this storm:

• Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Schools (NC): CLOSED Monday.

• Brunswick County Schools (NC): CLOSED Monday.

• Virginia Peninsula Community College: Remote work/learning on Monday.