School Closings Ohio: What’s Closed Today, What to Expect Tomorrow, and the Columbus Weather Setup

Families across Ohio are checking “schools closed today” and “closing and delays” on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as snow showers and a fresh temperature drop create the kind of spotty conditions that can lead to last-minute decisions—especially outside the biggest districts, where road conditions vary town to town.

Here’s what’s confirmed right now, plus what the Columbus weather pattern suggests for tomorrow, Thursday, January 22.

Are Schools Closed Today in Ohio?

As of early Wednesday morning (Jan. 21), the statewide picture looks mixed—but not like a widespread shutdown day.

What’s confirmed on a major Southwest Ohio closings board:

• Henry County Schools: Closed (today)

Beyond that, several large Ohio closings-and-delays boards were showing no broad list of active closures at the time of the latest check. That doesn’t mean “everything is open” everywhere—it means the big, centralized lists weren’t showing a large wave of reports at that moment. Individual districts can still post changes directly through their own channels without it immediately appearing everywhere.

If you’re asking “is school closed today” for a specific district, the fastest way to get a definitive answer is:

• Your district’s text/email alert system (if you’re enrolled)

• The district homepage and social media post pinned to the top

• Your child’s school messaging app (often updated before public lists)

Cincinnati School Closings: What It Looks Like This Morning

In the Cincinnati region, the main takeaway is limited activity on the larger public boards as of early Wednesday, with Henry County Schools listed as closed. If you’re in Greater Cincinnati, the absence of a long closure list usually points to one of two scenarios:

1. Districts are open but monitoring rural roads and bus routes, or

2. Decisions are being made closer to the morning commute as conditions evolve.

Translation: if you’re on the edge of the metro area, your “open vs. delay” call may come down to back roads, wind, and refreeze.

Schools Closed Tomorrow: What to Watch for on Thursday, Jan. 22

For “schools closed tomorrow,” the reality is that many districts won’t commit a full day ahead unless there’s a clear-cut hazard (ice storm, heavy snow timing, or extreme wind chills). That said, the weather pattern supports a higher risk of delays than full closures in many areas—especially where bus routes and untreated roads are a concern.

The big trigger points that lead to Thursday changes:

• Overnight refreeze creating slick secondary roads

• Early-morning snow showers that hit right at bus time

• Wind and colder air making it harder for road crews to keep surfaces treated

If a district is going to pre-call Thursday, it usually happens later Wednesday afternoon or evening.

Columbus Weather: Why Commutes Could Stay Tricky

Columbus is sitting in a “messy but not blockbuster” winter setup—enough to cause slick spots, then cold enough to lock them in.

Columbus forecast highlights:

• Wednesday, Jan. 21: Mostly cloudy with snow showers developing around midday; high near 39°F, low near 28°F

• Thursday, Jan. 22: Mostly cloudy, breezy later; high near 35°F, low near 18°F

• Friday, Jan. 23: Colder; high near 22°F, low near 1°F

What that means for school decisions:

• Wednesday’s daytime “near-freezing” temps can leave wet pavement that refreezes overnight

• Thursday morning can start with hard, slick patches even if it isn’t actively snowing

• Friday’s plunge increases the chance that any leftover moisture becomes persistent ice

What Schools Are Closed Today? A Practical Checklist for Parents

If you’re trying to confirm quickly without bouncing between multiple lists, use this order:

1. District alert first (text/email/app)

2. District homepage (banner at the top)

3. Transportation notice (bus routes delayed/canceled often posted separately)

4. Then regional closings lists for cross-checking

If you have to leave before a final call is posted, plan for a “soft delay” even if school is open:

• Extra time for drop-off lines

• Slower bus schedules

• Icy sidewalks and steps (where most slips actually happen)

Ohio Closings Today and Tomorrow

• Today (Wed, Jan. 21): Not a widespread closure day on the big boards at the time of the latest check, with Henry County Schools confirmed closed and many large lists otherwise quiet.

• Tomorrow (Thu, Jan. 22): Watch for delays driven by overnight refreeze and early-morning slick spots, especially outside the urban core.

• Columbus weather is trending colder after today’s snow showers—meaning ice risk increases even if snowfall totals stay modest.

If you tell me your city or district name (Columbus suburbs, Cincinnati metro, Northeast Ohio, etc.), I’ll narrow this to the most likely scenarios for your area today and tomorrow based on the local weather pattern and how closures are trending.