Brrr! Cold Snap Causes School Closures in Northeast Ohio
The Northeast Ohio region is bracing for a chilly blast, with temperatures set to plummet and wind chills dropping to dangerous levels. Schools across the area are already canceling classes for Friday, January 23, 2026, as the cold snap takes hold.
School Closures and Delays
Over 60 schools have been delayed or closed due to the frigid temperatures. Lorain and Cuyahoga counties were among the first to cancel classes, and you can view the full list of affected schools here: https://www.news5cleveland.com/weather/school-closings-delays.
A Familiar Tale
On Tuesday, more than 400 school districts, including Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Akron Public Schools, canceled classes due to the freezing temperatures. It seems like a familiar story, but the cold snap is here to stay, with temperatures remaining well below average for at least the next week.
A Chilly Forecast
The forecast for the next few days is as follows:
- Thursday: Colder with isolated lake effect snow showers. High: 26º
- Friday: Isolated Lake effect snow showers with dropping temperatures and sub-zero chills. High: 8º
- Saturday: Brutal cold and sub-zero chills. High: 9º
- Sunday: A winter storm is looking more likely, with heavy snow and wind. High: 17º
- Monday: Snow showers are possible, and it will be frigid. High: 16º
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and a touch warmer. High: 17º
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