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A brutal Northeast snowstorm crippled travel, closed schools, and left thousands without power as crews began digging out, while officials cautioned that dangerous conditions could linger.
After a nor'easter dumps roughly 15 inches of snow, Boston Public Schools are closed for Tuesday, Feb. 24 to give crews time to clear sidewalks and widen roadways; a snow emergency and parking ban remain in effect until 6 p.m. that day. Libraries, senior centers, and BCYF facilities reopen at noon on Feb. 24; other city buildings keep normal hours. Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day. Space savers must be removed within 48 hours after the end of the emergency, with extra rules in the South End and Bay Village. Shelters run 24/7 with outreach and amnesty measures when temperatures fall below freezing; residents should call 911 for emergencies or 311 for non-emergencies.
Snowy conditions from a weekend storm prompt closures or delays for Monday in several Maryland districts, including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County, with virtual learning for closed schools. Expect 3–5 inches of snow and continued accumulations into Monday morning, and Sunday is an Alert Day for potential precipitation.
Several Massachusetts school districts announced Monday closures ahead of a major nor'easter, with blizzard warnings in effect for multiple counties and potential snowfall up to two feet and gusts to 60 mph; check the station's closings list for updates.
San Francisco public schools could close on Monday as teachers strike, after 253 principals, assistant principals, program administrators and supervisors authorized a sympathy strike, with SEIU 1021 custodians and clerks joining in. Superintendent Maria Su said closures would occur if teachers walk out, and meals and after-school programs would shift to third-party sites. The district says its bargaining offers (two health-benefit options that aren’t fully funded plus a 6% raise over three years) were rejected by the teachers’ union, which also declined to meet this morning. A Saturday bargaining session is planned as both sides push to reach a deal, while administrators emphasize that keeping schools open safely would be impossible during a strike.
DC-area school systems have announced closures, delayed starts, or other changes for Monday as the region continues cleanup from the Jan. 25 snowstorm; Montgomery County Public Schools cited unsafe roads, impassable sidewalks, and post-snow piles creating safety hazards for buses and walkers, with some students facing a sixth straight day without classes.
A bomb cyclone hammered Central North Carolina with heavy snowfall and life-threatening cold, prompting school closures or remote learning, hazardous travel due to ice, and widespread flight disruptions as wind chills plunge toward zero; officials warn conditions will linger and service networks are resuming cautiously.
MCPS remains closed as crews continue snow/ice cleanup, with unsafe streets for buses and walkers and post-plow piles hindering visibility. Temperatures are set to briefly rise above freezing today, and the district aims to reopen Tuesday in some capacity, though conditions may still be far from perfect (Pencil Prediction: Two pencils).
Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and several other North Texas districts canceled classes Wednesday due to dangerous cold, freezing fog and icy road conditions. Weather Alert Days have been extended through Wednesday morning as officials monitor conditions. Other large districts such as Mansfield, Lewisville, Little Elm and Denton ISDs also closed, with updates provided via WFAA’s closings tracker.
North Georgia districts announced Tuesday closures or virtual days due to icy conditions and outages, with Banks, Clarke, Habersham, Jackson, Rabun, Union and White counties canceling in-person classes; Buford City, Dawson, Fannin, Gainesville City, Hall, Lumpkin, Madison and Pickens going virtual; a few districts (Gilmer, Forsyth, Polk) delaying by two hours (Clay County, NC also listed) as updates continue.
A wide list of Central Texas schools and universities will be closed or delaying Monday, Jan. 26 due to freezing rain and icy roads, including UT Austin, ACC, St. Edward’s, and numerous ISDs; districts will reassess Tuesday operations and provide updates as conditions evolve.
Several north Georgia districts are deciding Monday’s schedule due to weather, with some canceling in-person classes and others moving to virtual learning; affected districts include City Schools of Decatur, DeKalb County, Fannin, Fulton, Gilmer, Habersham, Rabun, Towns, and Union counties, with decisions set for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
A major winter storm is poised to hit Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia region, with forecasts of 12–18 inches of snow and multi-day impacts. PennDOT will impose tier-four vehicle restrictions on interstates and the Turnpike, two Big 5 games are moved, archdiocesan schools will use flexible instruction, and a snow emergency is in effect as SEPTA service likely faces disruptions. Trash collection may be suspended, warming centers will stay open, and residents are urged to shovel promptly, with potential fines for uncleared sidewalks. Officials warn to expect ongoing travel and service disruptions through the weekend into Monday.
The Chicago area is under an Extreme Cold Warning with wind chills as low as -40 and temperatures around -5 to -15, prompting Chicago Public Schools to cancel classes and triggering widespread closures as a major winter storm looms with snow and potential power outages. Travel is disrupted nationwide, transit and tollway services adjust, and authorities urge residents to prepare, protect pipes, check car batteries, and rely on shelters for unhoused residents as conditions worsen through Friday into the weekend.
A potentially severe winter storm is forecast to bring ice across north Georgia and metro Atlanta, prompting multiple districts and colleges to adjust operations. Atlanta Public Schools will operate Friday on a normal schedule but cancel weekend activities; Decatur City Schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Cobb County, Clayton County, Fulton County, and Douglas County districts are planning weekend adjustments and possible Monday decisions. The University of Georgia expects a Monday closure with updates to follow, Spelman College will close Saturday–Sunday, and Truett McConnell College plans a Monday closure with a Tuesday 11 a.m. delayed start. Families should monitor official channels for the latest updates as conditions develop.