Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Winter Storm Causes Widespread School Closures
A big winter storm started on Monday and is still going strong.
It's bringing a lot of snow, up to 20 inches in some places.
Because of the storm, many schools in Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, and Minnesota are closed or starting late.
In Virginia, 16 counties and cities have closed schools, and 10 districts are starting late.
In North Carolina, schools are starting late in 5 counties, but none are fully closed.
Michigan has closed 21 public schools, plus many private and charter schools.
Minnesota has closed schools in 3 districts and has delayed starts in many others.
The weather service says the storm will last until Wednesday.
It's important to stay safe and follow any warnings or advice from local officials.
A winter storm that began on Monday has intensified, leading to widespread school closures and delays across several US states.
Heavy snowfall is forecast, with some areas expected to receive up to 20 inches of snow.
Virginia, Michigan, and North Carolina are the hardest hit, with school closures also reported in Minnesota.
In Virginia, 16 counties and cities have closed schools, while 10 districts have announced two-hour delays.
In North Carolina, schools in 5 counties have delayed starts, but no full closures have been reported.
- Who
- Residents and schools in Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, and Minnesota
- What
- A winter storm with heavy snowfall
- When
- Monday, with impacts lasting until Wednesday
- Where
- East Coast and parts of the Midwest, particularly Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, and Minnesota
- Why
- The storm brought significant snowfall, prompting school closures and delays
- Affected States
- Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, Minnesota
- Predicted Snowfall
- Up to 20 inches
- School Closures in Virginia
- 16 counties and cities
- School Closures in North Carolina
- No full closures, delays in 5 counties
- School Closures in Michigan
- 21 public schools, plus private and charter schools
- School Closures in Minnesota
- 3 school districts
- Delayed Openings in Virginia
- 10 school districts
- Date of Storm
- Monday, continuing until Wednesday
Sources
Winter storm batters East Coast of US, school closed in several parts — Check full list
Metro Detroit school closure on December 10: Schools to close as area put under winter weather advisory — full list
