Major Winter Storm Forces Widespread School Closures and Delays Across Alabama

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) — A winter storm of 2026 continues to impact millions across the Southeast and Northeast, prompting widespread school closures, delays, and virtual learning across Alabama on Monday due to hazardous travel conditions and frigid temperatures.

School districts and higher education institutions across the state announced schedule changes Sunday evening as the storm moved through the region, bringing snow, ice, and dangerously cold conditions. Officials cited student and staff safety as the primary reason for the disruptions.

No closures or delays reported by Mobile, Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox, Escambia and Baldwin Counties at the publication of this article.

According to the Buzz Report, the following Alabama schools will be closed, delayed, or operating virtually on Monday:

• Anniston City Schools – Delayed three hours
• Alexander City Schools – Virtual learning
• Athens City Schools – Closed
• Athens State University – Campus closed; virtual classes where possible
• Bibb County Schools – Delayed two hours
• Birmingham City Schools – Closed
• Bullock County Schools – Closed
• Calhoun County Schools – Delayed three hours
• Calhoun Community College – Campus closed; virtual classes where possible
• Chilton County Schools – Virtual learning
• Clay County Schools – Virtual learning
• Coosa County Schools – Virtual learning
• Cullman City Schools – Closed
• Cullman County Schools – Closed
• Dallas County Schools – Closed
• Decatur City Schools – Closed
• Faith Christian School – Virtual learning
• Florence City Schools – Closed
• Franklin County Schools – Closed
• Haleyville City Schools – Closed
• Hartselle City Schools – Closed
• Jacksonville Christian Academy – Closed
• Jacksonville City Schools – Delayed three hours
• Jefferson County Schools – Closed
• Lauderdale County Schools – Closed
• Lawrence County Schools – Closed
• Limestone County Schools – Closed
• Lindsay Lane Christian Academy – Closed
• Macon County Schools – Virtual learning
• Marion County Schools – Closed
• Montgomery Public Schools – Virtual learning
• Northwest Shoals Community College – Campus closed; virtual classes where possible
• Oxford City Schools – Delayed three hours
• Piedmont City Schools – Delayed three hours
• Russellville City Schools – Closed
• Selma City Schools – Closed
• Winfield City Schools – Closed
• Winston County Schools – Closed

State and local officials continue to monitor road conditions and weather developments. Parents and students are encouraged to check official school websites and district communication channels for updates, as additional changes may be announced.

The Buzz Report will continue to provide updates as the winter storm progresses and conditions evolve across the state.