Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Winter Storm Forces Widespread School Closures
A big winter storm started on Monday and got stronger, causing many schools to close or delay classes on Wednesday.
In Michigan, lots of schools like Detroit Public Schools and others closed for the day.
Virginia had many full closures, while some schools there started later.
North Carolina had some delays, and Minnesota had a few full closures and many delays.
The storm brought lots of snow, making it hard to travel safely.
Schools decided to close or delay to keep students safe.
A winter storm caused widespread school closures and delayed starts across multiple US states on Wednesday, December 10.
Michigan saw numerous public, private, and charter schools close entirely or switch to remote learning.
Virginia experienced major disruptions with full closures in several counties and delayed starts in others.
North Carolina had delayed starts in some districts due to local snowfall and road conditions.
Minnesota had a few full closures and many schools operating on two-hour delays.
- Who
- Students and school districts in Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Minnesota
- What
- Widespread school closures and delayed starts due to a winter storm
- When
- Wednesday, December 10
- Where
- Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Minnesota
- Why
- To ensure student safety amid heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions
- Affected States
- Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, Minnesota
- Closure Type
- Full closures, delayed starts, remote learning
- Impacted Districts
- Over 50 districts across multiple states
- Snowfall
- Up to 20 inches in some areas
- Date
- Wednesday, December 10
- Meteorological Warnings
- Widespread heavy snowfall
- School Types Affected
- Public, private, charter, Montessori
- E-Learning Schools
- Staples-Motley, Urban Academy Charter, Watershed High