Widespread Winter Weather Disrupts Education Across the U.S.
A significant winter weather event has swept across several regions of the United States, leading to widespread school closures, delays, and transitions to e-learning for Monday, November 10, 2025. From the Midwest to the Southeast, communities are grappling with snow, frigid temperatures, and hazardous driving conditions, prompting educational institutions to prioritize the safety of students and staff.
Chicago Area Braces for Heavy Snowfall
The Chicago metropolitan area, encompassing parts of Illinois and Northwest Indiana, is experiencing substantial disruptions as a winter storm, anticipated to drop over a foot of lake-effect snow in some areas, began Sunday night and continued into Monday. Hazardous driving conditions are a major concern for commuters.
- Chicago Public Schools (CPS): Despite the severe weather warnings, CPS announced that classes would proceed as normal on Monday. The district assured families that its facilities team was diligently working to ensure buildings were warm, dry, and sidewalks/parking lots cleared for safety.
- Deerfield Public Schools District 109: Superintendents were scheduled to meet at 4:30 AM Monday to assess conditions before making a final decision on school operations.
- Gary Community School Corporation (Indiana): Announced a two-hour delay for Monday.
- Extensive Closures and Delays: Dozens of other public, private, and collegiate institutions across the region have opted for closures, delays, or e-learning. Notable examples include Evanston Township High School, various Alsip, Palos Heights, Oak Forest, Calumet City, Skokie, Glenview, River Forest, Momence, Grant Park, Highland Park, Crete, University Park, Monee, and Park Forest school districts in Illinois. Private schools like Christian Heritage Academy, Infant Jesus of Prague School, Loyola Academy, and Regina Dominican High School also closed or delayed. Purdue University Northwest’s Hammond and Westville campuses transitioned to e-learning.
Ohio’s Miami Valley Experiences Snow-Related Delays
In Ohio’s Miami Valley, several local school districts announced two-hour delays for Monday, November 10, 2025, due to accumulating snow. These measures were taken to ensure safer travel for students and faculty.
- Celina City Schools (Mercer County)
- Sidney City Schools (Shelby County), with no morning preschool
- Lehman High School (Shelby County)
- Northwestern Local Schools (Clark County)
- Tecumseh Local Schools (Clark County)
- Triad Local Schools (Champaign County)
Tennessee and North Carolina Face Arctic Blast
The Southeast is also feeling the impact of a significant cold front, bringing the coldest air of the season and the potential for snow and a hard freeze. A Weather Impact Alert was issued for parts of East and Middle Tennessee for Monday and Tuesday, with low temperatures expected to drop into the 20s and wind chills into the teens.
- East Tennessee: Cumberland County Schools, Hancock County Schools, and Rogersville City Schools implemented two-hour delays. Harlan County Schools in Kentucky announced a full closure.
- Middle Tennessee: Clay County Schools announced a two-hour delayed start due to inclement weather, with Bus 16 not running its morning route.
- Western North Carolina: Multiple schools and government agencies in Western North Carolina opted for closures or remote learning days. Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey County Schools, along with Mayland Community College and the Mountain Opportunity Center in Madison, transitioned to remote learning or teacher workdays. Trinity of Fairview Academy and Preschool had two-hour delays.
Iowa and Central Illinois See Disruptions
Further west, Iowa schools also faced delays due to frigid temperatures and blowing snow on Monday morning. Humboldt & St. Mary’s Schools, Laurens-Marathon Schools, Pocahontas Schools, and Twin Rivers Schools all announced two-hour delays. West Bend-Mallard had no before-school activities.
In Central Illinois, Clinton Community School District #15 in DeWitt County announced a closure for Monday, November 10, 2025, due to a power outage. The district confirmed it would not be an e-learning day, but after-school activities were expected to proceed as scheduled, with officials anticipating a return to normal operations on Tuesday.
Staying Informed
Authorities across all affected regions urge parents and guardians to stay informed by checking local school district websites, social media channels, and local news outlets for the latest updates on closures and delays. The safety of students remains the top priority as these areas navigate challenging winter weather conditions.
