Editor’s note: Community Impact will continue to update this article as more closures are announced.
School districts and colleges across the Greater Houston area have begun announcing closures for Jan. 26, ahead of potentially severe winter weather expected to move through the region this weekend.
What residents need to know
As of Jan. 23, the following school districts and colleges have announced that they will be closed, including:
Aldine ISDAlvin CollegeAlvin ISDClear Creek ISDCollege of the MainlandConroe ISDCy-Fair ISDFriendswood ISDFort Bend ISDHarmony Public SchoolsHouston City CollegeHouston ISDHumble ISDKaty ISDKlein ISDLamar CISDLone Star CollegeMagnolia ISDMontgomery ISDNew Caney ISDPearland ISDSan Jacinto CollegeSplendora ISDSpring ISDTomball ISDUniversity of HoustonWillis ISDMost school districts note that officials will continue to monitor the weather and will provide updates regarding any closures for Jan. 27.
What’s happening?
According to the National Weather Service, Winter Storm Fern is expected to move through the region starting Jan. 24 and bring freezing temperatures through Jan. 27. Officials with the NWS also noted wind chills will likely range from 5-15 degrees, which pose hypothermia and frostbite risks with prolonged exposure.
Several government entities have also announced the opening of nearby warming centers for the public to use; to see a full list of centers, click here.