MISSISSIPPI — Ongoing treacherous conditions following Winter Storm Fern, including widespread ice, dangerous roadways, and continuing power outages, have prompted many school districts across Mississippi to close schools or maintain closures for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Persistent hazardous conditions and concerns about student safety are driving decisions statewide.
Major K-12 District Closures
Several Mississippi public school districts are closed on Tuesday due to winter-weather impacts and unsafe travel conditions:
- Hinds County School District — Will remain closed Tuesday as cold, power outages, and icy roads persist.
Statewide closure listings from the Mississippi Department of Education show numerous school districts reporting closures on Jan. 27 including:
- Attala County School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Benton County School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Clarksdale Municipal School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Coahoma County School District — Closed Jan. 26–27 (with virtual learning indicated)
- Greenville Public School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Hinds County School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Jefferson County School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Kosciusko School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Leake County School District — Closed Jan. 26–27 (delayed start also noted in some listings)
- Lee County School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Leland School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- McComb School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- New Albany School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- North Bolivar Consolidated School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Okolona Separate School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Senatobia School District — Closed through Jan. 28
- Tishomingo County School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
- Tunica County School District — Closed Jan. 26–27
(This is a representative list of districts reporting closures on Tuesday; local districts may have issued additional updates.)
Context and Safety Considerations
The winter storm left thousands without power and widespread icing, especially in northern and central Mississippi, making travel perilous. Infrastructure damage from downed trees and power lines has also affected daily routines, influencing school closure decisions for Tuesday.
