School Closings and Delays Today (March 5, 2025)

As of Wednesday, March 5, 2025, several regions in the United States are experiencing school closures and delays due to severe weather conditions:

Iowa:

Anticipation of an overnight blizzard has led some Iowa school districts to cancel classes or shift to virtual learning on March 5, 2025.

• Clarion-Goldfield-Dows: Virtual classes.

• Eagle Grove: Virtual classes.

• Newell-Fonda: Closed

Southeast Minnesota:

A blizzard warning has been issued for areas including Rochester, Faribault, Mankato, Red Wing, Albert Lea, Austin, and Winona. Schools and organizations have announced closures or delays for March 5, 2025, in anticipation of the winter storm.

Notable closures and e-learning days include:

• Closed:

  • Austin Public Schools
  • Byron Public Schools
  • Cannon Falls Area Schools
  • Goodhue Public Schools
  • Grand Meadow Public Schools
  • Hayfield Community Schools
  • Kasson-Mantorville Schools
  • Lanesboro Public Schools
  • LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools
  • Lewiston-Altura Public Schools
  • New Ulm Public Schools
  • Owatonna Public Schools
  • Rochester Public Schools
  • Southland Public Schools
  • Triton Public Schools
  • Winona Area Public Schools

• E-Learning Days:

  • Albert Lea Area Schools
  • Blooming Prairie Public Schools
  • Blue Earth Area Schools
  • Faribault Public Schools
  • Fillmore Central Public Schools
  • Glenville-Emmons Schools
  • Hill-Murray School
  • Houston Public Schools
  • Kingsland Public Schools
  • Lake City Public Schools
  • Lyle Public Schools
  • Martin County West Schools
  • Mountain Lake Public Schools
  • Nicollet Public Schools
  • Pine Island Public Schools
  • Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools
  • Red Wing Public Schools
  • Sleepy Eye Public Schools
  • Totino-Grace High School
  • United South Central Public Schools
  • Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools

Specific closures include:

• Ability Building Community, Rochester: No out-of-town transportation.

• Channel One Regional Food Bank and Channel One Food Shelf: Closed.

• Community Food Response: Closed.

• Semcac: Closed.

• Spring Valley Public Library: Closed

Southeastern North Carolina:

Schools in this region have announced closures and delays ahead of severe weather expected on March 5, 2025.

South Carolina:

Orangeburg County School District: Closed due to severe weather threats

Southern Colorado:

The Pikes Peak region is experiencing high wind warnings, with gusts between 50-70 mph expected until 5 pm on March 5, 2025. This has led to the following adjustments:

• Big Sandy School: Transitioned to an E-Learning Day.
• Pikes Peak Library District: Delayed opening until 11 a.m.

Mid-Atlantic Region (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia):

As of now, there are no reported school closures or delays in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas.

Maine:

Currently, no school closures or delays have been reported in Maine.

Michigan:

While no specific closures for March 5, 2025, have been reported, Huron County schools emphasize prioritizing student and staff safety when making decisions about closures or delays due to winter weather conditions.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Area:

Some schools are closed today, including Achieve Language Academy, Alden-Conger Public Schools, Byron Public Schools, and E.C.H.O. Charter School

Montana:

No specific closures reported in Flathead County as of the latest update

Other Regions:

As of now, there are no widespread reports of school closures or delays in other parts of the United States for March 5, 2025. However, weather conditions can change rapidly, and it’s advisable to monitor local news outlets and official school district communications for the most current information regarding school closures and delays in your area.

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.