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With treacherous road conditions and bitter cold forecast to last another 48 hours, Dallas ISD on Sunday canceled Tuesday classes.
A winter storm slammed North Texas on Saturday, bringing sleet, ice, snow and bitter cold. Numerous flights have been canceled and motor vehicle accidents are piling up.
School districts and colleges across North Texas held classes Friday but canceled evening and weekend activities. On Saturday as the storm blew into Dallas-Fort Worth, they quickly canceled Monday classes.
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Conditions have continued to worsen. Highs were forecast to remain in the 20s, with lows in the teens and single digits through Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office, with an overnight low of 8 degrees expected. The temperature is not expected to rise above freezing until about noon Tuesday.
Several area districts said they were monitoring the weather and forecast ahead of making any announcements. On Sunday afternoon, Dallas ISD made the call to cancel classes on Tuesday. Other districts and schools will likely follow. Carroll ISD and Anna ISD also canceled classes
Districts look at multiple factors when deciding whether to cancel school.
In Dallas ISD for example, school personnel drive through the streets near schools to assess road conditions, according to district policy. They also check in with the weather service, police and gas and utility companies. They communicate their findings to Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, who makes the final call.
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The decision is communicated to parents and staff through local news outlets, social media, automated phone calls and the district website.
On Sunday, hazardous road conditions and frigid temperatures plagued the region. Numerous flight cancellations were reported at DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field, and the Dallas Mavericks were held up from taking off for a scheduled game in Milwaukee.
Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to more than 50 motor vehicle accidents from Saturday morning through 7 a.m. Sunday, according to department spokesperson Jason Evans.
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Sunday night is expected to be the coldest night across North and Central Texas since at least January 2024 — and possibly since December 2022 or February 2021, according to the National Weather Service’s office in Fort Worth.
In parts of the northwest counties, temperatures could even fall below zero tonight if clouds clear out sufficiently.
Dallas ISD
All Monday and Tuesday classes are canceled.
“All athletic events and practices (indoor and outdoor) are postponed,” according to the district. Dallas ISD plans to reopen Wednesday.
Anna ISD
Classes are canceled Monday and Tuesday.
“While the District fully expects classes to be held as scheduled on Wednesday, January 28th, we will continue to consult with local emergency personnel, and additional communication will be shared with families and staff on Tuesday,” the district said.
Carroll ISD
All Monday and Tuesday classes and after-school activities are canceled.
“At this time, we are planning for classes to resume on Wednesday, January 28, on a normal schedule,” the district said in a social media post, “however, please continue to monitor all CISD communication channels for further updates.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch
All Monday and Tuesday classes and after-school activities are canceled.
DeSoto ISD
All DeSoto ISD campuses and offices will be closed Tuesday. All after-school activities are canceled.
Duncanville ISD
Duncanville ISD will be closed Monday and Tuesday. All classes and after-school activities are canceled, and district offices will be closed.
Frisco ISD
Frisco ISD will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to inclement weather and poor road conditions.
Garland ISD
All Garland ISD schools and offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday.
“At this time, we anticipate classes will be held as scheduled on Wednesday, January 28, 2026,” the district said. “Any updates will be communicated to families and staff on Tuesday.”
Grand Prairie ISD
All Grand Prairie ISD schools and offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
The district will be closed Monday and Tuesday. The closures do not affect iUniversity Prep staff or student schedules, the district said on social media. The district said it expects to be back to normal operations on Tuesday.
Irving ISD
All Irving ISD classes and UIL activities have been canceled for Monday and Tuesday. The Irving ISD Administration Building and all Irving ISD schools will remain closed, the district said in a news release. Irving ISD said it expects operations to return to normal on Wednesday.
Lancaster ISD
School is canceled on Monday and Tuesday. All athletic games scheduled for Tuesday have been moved to Wednesday for now. The district it will continue monitoring weather conditions for Wednesday.
Mesquite ISD
District campuses and offices will remain closed Monday and Tuesday.
“We understand that school closures affect family schedules and routines, which is why we wanted to share this update early,” the district said. “We encourage everyone to stay off the roads and take care by remaining safe and warm.”
The district said it hopes to return to a normal schedule on Wednesday.
Plano ISD
Plano ISD schools and facilities will remain closed through Tuesday. All district and campus activities are canceled through Tuesday due to freezing temperatures and ongoing snow and ice accumulation.
“At this time, we anticipate classes will resume as scheduled on Wednesday, January 28,” the district said in a news release. “Any updates regarding Wednesday will be communicated on Tuesday.”
Rockwall ISD
Rockwall ISD schools and support offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, the district announced. All before- and after-school activities are canceled, “including ROCK and all practices, rehearsals and extracurricular events.”
Staff writers Julia James, Jessica Ma and Timia Cobb contributed to this report.
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