Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the latest information from Richardson ISD.
Richardson ISD will be closed Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to winter weather.
What you need to know
All campuses and offices will be closed due to “continued inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions,” a district update states. The closure includes all games, activities, events and programs.
Further weather-related updates will be posted on the district’s website and social media accounts. RISD parents are also asked to be on the lookout for email and text message updates.
Zooming out
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 weather service also noted wind chills will likely range from 5-15 degrees, which pose hypothermia and frostbite risks with prolonged exposure.