Severe winter weather has prompted significant disruptions across North Texas, with multiple school districts announcing closures for Monday. A mix of sleet, ice, and snow has blanketed the region, leading to the cancellation of classes in several areas, including Duncanville, Keller, Grapevine-Colleyville, and Birdville Independent School Districts (ISDs).
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning as “Winter Storm Fern” sweeps through the Dallas-Fort Worth area, bringing hazardous conditions. The storm is expected to create life-threatening wind chills and could result in power outages throughout the region.
As of early Saturday, Duncanville ISD joined a growing list of districts that have opted to close for the day. Other districts, including Carroll, Corsicana, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, Ferris, Gainesville, Mabank, Melissa, Millsap, Red Oak, Waxahachie, and Weatherford ISDs, have also confirmed their closures.
In addition to school cancellations, many districts in the DFW area have suspended after-school activities. Arlington and Plano ISD are among those reevaluating their schedules, with more announcements expected shortly.
A comprehensive list of school closures, as well as the status of daycares, churches, and businesses affected by the severe weather, is available for residents. This information will be continuously updated as conditions evolve.
Healthcare facilities are also adapting to the storm. Scottish Rite’s outpatient clinics and all ancillary appointments at the Dallas and Frisco campuses will be canceled for Monday. Although surgeries at the Dallas campus are set to proceed with a delayed start, those at the Frisco campus have been postponed.
Cook Children’s has announced early closures for several of its primary and specialty care clinics on Friday, though urgent care centers in Fort Worth and Prosper will remain open. A detailed list of these closures can be found on their website.
Several local attractions have also made adjustments due to the inclement weather. The Kimball Art Museum will close its doors for the weekend, coinciding with the final day of the exhibit “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection.” The Dallas Opera has canceled the Hart Institute for Women Conductors’ 10th Anniversary Showcase Concert, and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science will assess conditions before determining its Sunday schedule.
For those looking for real-time updates on school and business closures, an automated severe weather closing system is available, providing essential information through television and online platforms.
Organizations wishing to report closures can access an automated system; however, they must first obtain an organization ID and password. For assistance, they can reach out to the managing editor.
