Extreme Cold Shuts Down Schools Monday as Winter Storm Tightens Its Grip
An intense blast of winter weather is forcing widespread school and business closures as dangerous cold and icy conditions grip large parts of Texas and North Texas, turning an ordinary Monday into a serious safety concern for millions of families.
After days of sleet, snow and freezing rain, road conditions remain hazardous and temperatures are staying well below freezing. School districts across multiple regions have made the call to shut campuses, not just for Monday, but in some cases extending closures into Tuesday. Officials say the decision is driven by safety first, especially with untreated roads, frozen bridges and limited visibility during early morning travel hours.
In the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo and surrounding communities are seeing a long list of closures. Schools, medical offices, city buildings, libraries and community centers are shutting their doors as extreme temperatures strain infrastructure and make travel risky. Even essential services are operating on modified schedules, while non-emergency offices pause operations until conditions improve.
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Farther south and east, North Texas districts including Dallas, Fort Worth and Lewisville have also canceled classes. Administrators point to persistent ice on roads and forecasts showing that temperatures may not rise enough to allow safe melting. Some districts made the rare move of announcing closures days in advance, signaling just how serious this cold spell has become.
This storm is not just about missed school days. It affects working parents scrambling for childcare, hourly workers losing income and communities facing frozen pipes, power strain and transportation delays. Public officials are urging residents to limit travel, check on vulnerable neighbors and use warming centers if needed. Emergency crews remain on alert as prolonged cold increases the risk of water main breaks and utility outages.
District leaders say facility teams are actively monitoring buildings to prevent damage and ensure systems are safe before students and staff return. Plans to make up missed instructional time will be communicated later, once the weather threat has passed.
What makes this situation especially important is the duration. This is not a quick overnight freeze. Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures mean recovery will be slow and additional closures or delays remain possible if conditions do not improve.
Families are advised to stay connected to official school district channels and local authorities for the latest updates, as decisions may change quickly based on weather and road conditions.
Stay with us for continuing coverage as this winter storm unfolds and for the latest updates on closures, safety advisories and when communities can safely return to normal operations.
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