NORTH CAROLINA — After a weekend winter storm brought snow, ice, and frigid temperatures to much of North Carolina, numerous school districts across the state have announced closures, remote learning, and delayed start times for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The decisions reflect concerns about hazardous road conditions, black ice on secondary routes, and continued extreme cold in the mornings.
Major School System Announcements
Wake County Public Schools — The district will be closed Tuesday, with all students participating in remote instruction instead of in-person classes due to black ice concerns and dangerous travel conditions.
In the Piedmont Triad and surrounding areas, several districts are also opting for remote learning or closures:
- Many districts across the Piedmont Triad, including Guilford County Schools, are holding remote learning daysTuesday.
- Alleghany County Schools, Randolph County Schools and Wilkes County Schools are reporting closures Tuesday.
Remote Learning and Closures
A number of other North Carolina systems are using remote or virtual learning days rather than traditional in-person instruction:
- Alexander County Schools, Asheboro City Schools, Davidson County Schools, Davie County Schools, Elkin City Schools, Lexington City Schools, Montgomery County Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Surry County Schools, Thomasville City Schools, and Yadkin County Schools are listed as having remote learning or virtual learning days on Tuesday.
Delayed Starts in Eastern North Carolina
Some districts in eastern parts of the state are adjusting start times due to early-morning cold and potential black ice:
- Carteret County Public Schools and Craven County Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Tuesday.
- Other nearby districts, such as Pamlico County Schools, are also implementing two-hour delays Tuesday morning.
Weather and Safety Context
The decisions follow a winter storm that brought accumulated snow and ice across much of North Carolina, creating hazardous travel conditions and dangerously low temperatures, especially overnight and early morning. Frigid conditions and the potential for black ice prompted transportation and safety concerns that contributed to the closures, remote learning plans, and delayed starts.
Officials and families are advised to check with local districts for any updates or changes, as conditions may continue to evolve.
