NEW JERSEY — A powerful nor’easter and blizzard warnings across all 21 New Jersey counties have led to widespread school closures statewide for Monday, February 23, 2026, as residents brace for heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions.
Officials have cited forecasts of significant snowfall, strong winds, and blizzard conditions beginning Sunday night and continuing through Monday morning as the primary reason for school closures and travel restrictions. The storm has prompted a state of emergency declaration and dramatic travel advisories from state authorities.
Confirmed School Closures for Monday — Local Districts:
- Barnegat Township School District — Closed Monday due to snow conditions.
- Bergen County Special Services — Closed.
- Bergen County Technical Schools — Closed.
- Cliffside Park School District — Closed.
- Dumont School District — Closed.
- Englewood Cliffs Schools — Closed.
- Fair Lawn Schools — Closed.
- Green Brook Academy — Closed.
- Hackensack School District — Closed.
- Harrison School District — Closed.
- Highland Park School District — Closed.
- Hoboken School District — Closed.
- Jefferson Township School District — Closed.
- Kinnelon Borough School District — Closed.
- Livingston Township School District — Closed.
- Memorial Day Nursery — Paterson — Closed.
- Mount Carmel Guild Academy — Closed.
- Netcong Elementary School — Closed.
- Pequannock Township School District — Closed.
- Ridgefield Park Adult Training Center — Closed.
- River Dell Regional High School — Closed.
- Riverdale Public Elementary — Closed.
- Somerset County Educational Services Commission — Closed.
- South Plainfield School District — Closed; all clubs and athletics canceled.
- Springfield Adult Training Center — Closed.
- Springfield Township School District — Closed.
- Teaneck School District — Closed.
- Tewksbury Township School District — Closed.
- Totowa School District — Closed.
- Wallington School District — Closed.
- Watchung Borough School District — Closed.
- Washington Elementary — Little Ferry — Closed.
- Linden Public Schools — Closed, citing the historic winter snowstorm.
- Franklin Township Public Schools — Closed Monday due to weather impacts.
Additional Notes:
- School closures extend to both public school systems and specialized educational programs in numerous counties across the state.
- The storm is expected to bring heavy, wet snow and blizzard conditions with dangerously low visibility, prompting the closures and cancellation of school-related activities statewide.
- Parents and students are advised to follow official school district channels or local media for the most up-to-date information, as additional announcements could be made overnight or early Monday.
