School Closings Today: Major Delays and Closures Reported as Winter Weather Hits

Today — Monday, February 23, 2026 — schools across large parts of the United States are reporting school closings, school delays, and a mix of closing and delays due to severe winter weather and hazardous travel conditions caused by a powerful storm system. Education officials and local news outlets are updating lists rapidly, while families and commuters adjust morning plans around changing conditions.

Here’s the latest on school delays and closings affecting students and communities today.

FOX 8 School Closings: Local Listings and Status

As of early Monday, FOX 8 News listings show no active closings or delays posted on their official closings page — though that may still be updating throughout the morning. Many stations rely on user submissions and district reports to populate their “Closings and Delays” list, meaning not all school updates may yet be reflected. ()

Despite FOX 8’s current page showing no entries, winter weather across the country has prompted multiple districts to announce changes through other regional and national outlets.

Northeast School Closures and Travel Disruptions

A powerful winter storm sweeping the Northeast has forced widespread school closures and delays in several states.

• In New York and New Jersey, dozens of school districts are closed today, including New York City Public Schools, Central Islip, Liberty Central, Rockville Centre, and numerous Bergen County districts. ()

• Connecticut districts are also reporting closures due to storm impacts. ()

The blizzard conditions — with heavy snow and strong winds — have also disrupted travel, transit systems, and municipal operations across the region, compounding the disruptions to school schedules. ()

Mid-Atlantic: Mixed Delays and Closures

In the Washington D.C. area, heavy snow prompted officials to announce a mix of school closures and delayed starts:

• Several school systems initially planned delayed openings but later shifted to full closures as conditions worsened.

• Federal offices are opening on a two-hour delay with flexible work options for employees due to hazardous conditions. ()

These layered adjustments — school closings and school delays — reflect officials’ efforts to balance safety with continuity, but travel remains risky in many suburbs and rural zones.

Mid-South and Virginia-Area Updates

In portions of Virginia and Hampton Roads, some schools have announced delays or alternative instruction days:

• Abraham’s Christian Academy is reporting a two-hour delay.

• Accomack County Public Schools are offering virtual learning or non-traditional instruction. ()

These changes reflect widely varied approaches depending on local conditions, from full closures to delayed and remote schedules.

Appalachian States: Delays and Closures Across Counties

Across West Virginia, the return of cold weather and snowfall has prompted counties to declare a mix of closures and delays:

• Counties including McDowell, Mercer, Pocahontas, and Raleigh are closing schools entirely today.

• Others — such as Barbour, Berkeley, Cabell, and Fayette counties — are operating on delayed schedules. ()

These layered impacts highlight how winter storms can affect neighboring regions differently, requiring close attention to local district announcements.

Why Closings and Delays Matter Today

With travel conditions hazardous and storm systems still active, districts are weighing safety, transportation feasibility, and weather forecasts to announce school closings and school delays early each morning. These decisions affect not just students and parents, but bus drivers, support staff, and working families who must adjust their schedules real-time.

Families should continue to check official district websites, local news outlets like FOX 8 News, and school notification systems for the most up-to-date delays and closings throughout today.

What to Expect for the Rest of the Day

As conditions evolve, additional announcements may be made. School districts often issue updates before 7 a.m., and sometimes later if weather and road conditions continue to shift. Students and parents are encouraged to monitor trusted local news and school communications for further school closing and delay information as the morning progresses.