School closings: Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD make decision on Wednesday classes
The largest school districts have already announced plans to hold classes as normal on Wednesday, but some more rural schools have announced delays and closings.
A blast of Arctic air will drop temperatures below freezing on Tuesday night, and we could see some icy spots on the roads.
We don’t expect to see any snow or ice falling on Wednesday, but wind chills are expected to be at or near zero as kids head to school.
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The largest school districts have already announced plans to hold classes as normal on Wednesday, but some more rural schools have announced delays and closings.
Tuesday afternoon, Fort Worth ISD announced all schools will be operating on a regular schedule on Wednesday.
“After consulting with the National Weather Service and monitoring precipitation, we are proceeding with regular hours for both schools and offices tomorrow,” the district said in a press release. “However, families should prepare for cold morning temperatures. To ensure students remain comfortable throughout the day, we encourage parents and guardians to have their children dress in warm layers.”
Late Tuesday night, Dallas ISD announced that all of its schools will also be open on Wednesday at their regular times.
Buses will run on their normal schedule as well.
The district encouraged all students to bundle up with lots of layers.
Dallas ISD tipped off its playoff basketball games earlier than expected Tuesday evening in an effort to get families home before the freezing temperatures arrived.
Like some other districts, Dallas ISD is cancelling all outdoor athletics through Thursday with temperatures expected to drop into the mid-teens at times.
Around 8 p.m., Frisco ISD followed Fort Worth’s lead and announced its schools will open Wednesday its regular times.
Temperatures will be in the teens, but wind chills will be near zero as kids are heading to school.
Without proper clothing, it can be dangerous to be outside for an extended amount of time.
For kids walking to school or the bus stop, they need to wear several layers. They can remove some of the layers once inside the warm school building.
Right now, many school districts are still waiting to make the call on classes this week. It’s not so much a concern for winter precipitation as it is for kids to be out in dangerous cold waiting for a bus.
If North Texas school districts decide to delay or call off class on Wednesday, you will be able to see them on the list below.
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LIST: Here’s all the North Texas school districts closures and delays
DALLAS — North Texans woke up Wednesday morning to blistering cold air, which prompted WFAA to trigger a Weather Alert Day for Wednesday and Thursday.
Keep track of the latest forecast here.
Some schools decided to cancel classes due to the extreme cold weather, while others chose to either delay start times and some resumed as normal. Most of the major school districts in North Texas are open Wednesday.
You can follow live closure and delay announcements at wfaa.com/closings.
Dallas ISD said schools will be open Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Buses will run on their normal schedules, and students and team members should arrive at their usual time.
Fort Worth ISD said it would “proceed with regular hours for both schools and offices” on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Arlington ISD said it will have school as regularly scheduled on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Plano ISD said it will be open on Wednesday, Feb 19.
Frisco ISD said it will be open and operating on normal schedule Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Prosper ISD said it would be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Celina ISD said it would be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Greenville ISD said it would be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
There are plenty of school districts that have announced delays and other smaller districts and individual schools in North Texas that have said they’ll close. You can track closure and delay announcements at wfaa.com/closings.
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North Texas school districts are making decisions about whether told cancel classes on Wednesday due to dangerously cold weather and concerns about hazardous road conditions brought on by an Arctic blast.
The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Cold Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for much of North Texas.
The coldest air of the season will last through Thursday. Low temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday mornings will be in the teens, with wind chills near zero or below.
On Tuesday afternoon, several school districts — like Dallas ISD, Irving ISD and Richardson ISD — canceled outdoor activities through Thursday.
Prosper ISD also announced that all campuses and facilities will be closed on Wednesday.
Others — like Azle ISD, DeSoto ISD and Mansfield ISD canceled all after-school activities.
A few school districts in the northern parts of North Texas along the Red River — like Fannindel ISD and Greenville ISD — canceled classes on Wednesday.
Many school districts plan to be open Wednesday but urged parents to make sure students are dressed in layers to stay warm during their arrival and throughout the day. Fort Worth ISD said its schools would have the heating systems on and buildings ready to welcome children with staff arriving early.
Milder weather will return by the weekend.
Winterizing Your Home
Before the cold, replace worn weatherstripping on doors and windows to ensure a good seal. This will make sure warm air stays inside and cold air stays outside. Most modern windows are sealed inside the frame, but older windows may be sealed with a glaze that can crack and need replacing. The glaze may need to be applied above a certain temperature and it’ll need time to cure — this maintenance is ideally done in the spring or fall. Lastly, check your gutters to ensure they are clear and allow water to flow freely to the downspout. Blocked gutters can lead to water entering the home. The Texas Department of Insurance also recommends trimming trees away from power lines, homes, and cars and checking the insulation level in attics.
Protecting Your Pipes
Most North Texans know to insulate their outdoor faucets, but if the cold snap is prolonged it could be a good idea to also leave inside faucets on external walls dripping overnight so that they don’t freeze. The drip, drip, drip from running faucets, if heard, can be annoying, so put a sponge or towel in the sink to silently catch each drop. If you’re leaving town for a few days, the Texas Department of Insurance recommends leaving cabinet doors open so that pipes on external walls are more exposed to heat. If you have pipes in an attic or crawlspace or any other exposed pipes outdoors, they’ll need insulation, too. For external faucets, disconnect hoses and insulate the valves. Wrapping valves with towels is not the best long-term solution. Most, if not all, North Texas hardware stores sell inexpensive exterior faucet covers made of foam that easily attach to the faucet bib in just a few seconds and do a great job protecting the pipe from freezing. If you suspect a pipe has frozen, keep the faucet open so that water can flow when it melts. Additionally, make sure you know where your main water valve is located (and how to turn it off) in the event a pipe bursts.
Bring in Your Pets
Even if you have a pet or animal that normally lives or sleeps outdoors, they could be susceptible to cold, hypothermia, and pneumonia. The SPCA of Texas says if you’re cold outside, odds are your pet is cold too. Bring pets inside and make sure other outdoor animals have appropriate shelter, dry and well insulated, to protect them from frigid temperatures and possible death.
Protecting Your Plants
Perennial potted plants should be brought indoors. Plants that cannot be brought inside will need to be covered. Delicate plants can be covered with sheets, blankets, or landscaping frost blankets, which can trap heat. During times of extreme cold, multiple frost blankets may be used. For plants left outside a day or two before a freeze hits, the Dallas Arboretum recommends watering the soil only by hand, keeping the foliage dry to insulate the plant’s roots. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has more here on how to protect plants from frosts and freezes. AgriLife also has tips on how to plant for the winter.
Turn Off Your Sprinkler System
You want to turn off your irrigation system for several reasons. One is that you don’t want it running on its normal schedule, potentially throwing water on streets where it can freeze and be dangerous for passing cars. Second, you don’t want to risk any broken pipes or valves that may come with a system that has not been winterized. To winterize your system, the city of Fort Worth recommends that timers and back-flow devices both be turned off, even if you have freeze or rain sensors installed and that the main line be drained. Any pipes that are above the ground should also be insulated.
HVAC
Many air filters should be changed or cleaned every three months or every season. But that’s not the only winterizing needed for your HVAC system. You should check your ductwork regularly for holes (whether from vibration or rodents) to ensure the airflow is uninterrupted. If part of your HVAC is in the attic, it may also be home to rats, mice, and squirrels who find the unit’s warmth an ideal spot to build a nest.
Swimming Pools
Even if you have a freeze protector among your pool equipment, you’ll want to look at the pump daily to ensure it’s moving water through your pipes. Those pipes, too, can burst if they freeze.
Batteries
Having fresh batteries for flashlights during a power outage is always a good idea. If you didn’t replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors during daylight saving time — now is a good time to make the switch. It’s also a good idea to ensure your phone is charged so that you’ll have access to timely information in the event of a power loss. Having a backup battery or power source to recharge your phone is also a good idea.
