Schools Closed Tuesday Due to Dangerous Icy Roads in West Texas

Winter weather is creating extremely dangerous travel conditions across the Big Country and West Texas, and after being out on the roads myself, I can tell you firsthand, this is not the time to take chances.

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Ice, sleet, and freezing temperatures have turned many roads into slick and unpredictable driving surfaces. Even if you are the safest driver in Texas, you cannot control the other vehicles around you. One icy bridge or one driver losing control can change everything in a split second.

Travel Is Strongly Discouraged

City, county, and state officials continue urging residents to stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary. While there have been short breaks in precipitation, temperatures are expected to drop again overnight. That means anything that melts during the day can quickly refreeze, creating even more hazardous conditions for the Tuesday morning commute.

Staying off the roads unless you truly need to be out also helps keep first responders safer as they handle weather-related incidents.

Schools Closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Because of the dangerous conditions, the following school districts have announced closures for Tuesday. (Listed in alphabetical order.)

Abilene ISD
Albany ISD
Anson ISD
Aspermont ISD
Baird ISD
Benjamin ISD
Breckenridge ISD
Brooksmith ISD
Brownwood ISD
Cisco ISD
Clyde ISD
Cross Plains ISD
Early ISD
Eastland ISD
Eula ISD
Hamlin ISD
Haskell ISD
Hermleigh ISD
Ira ISD
Knox City ISD
Moran ISD
Munday ISD
Paint Creek
SD
Ranger ISD
Rising Star ISD
Roby ISD
Roscoe ISD
Rotan ISD
Rule ISD
San Angelo ISD
Snyder ISD
Sweetwater ISD
Throckmorton ISD
Water Valley ISD
Wylie ISD

UPDATE: Meals on Wheels will also be closed on Tuesday, January 27.

Delayed Starts Possible Wednesday

Several districts are already indicating that Wednesday, January 28, could see delayed start times depending on how much refreezing occurs overnight. Parents are encouraged to monitor their local district’s official website and social media channels for the latest updates.

If You Don’t Have to Travel - Don’t

The best advice right now is simple: stay home, stay warm, and stay safe. Conditions can change quickly, and avoiding unnecessary travel helps protect you, your family, and emergency responders working to keep our communities safe.