Louisville-area school closures expand as snow and ice prompt districts to cancel Monday and Tuesday classes
Two-day cancellations announced across Jefferson County as winter storm impacts travel and operations
Several Louisville-area education systems have canceled in-person instruction for the start of the workweek as snow, ice and dangerously cold conditions raise concerns about road safety and building operations. The closures come as a large winter storm system continues to affect broad portions of the central and eastern United States, bringing hazardous travel conditions and power disruptions in multiple states.
In Jefferson County, Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) canceled classes for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, and Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The district designated both days as traditional snow days, meaning there will be no online or non-traditional instruction. JCPS also canceled after-school athletic and extracurricular activities during the closure period.
Separately from JCPS, Jefferson County Catholic elementary and secondary schools associated with the Archdiocese of Louisville are closed Monday, Jan. 26.
Other Kentucky districts and campuses adjusting schedules
Beyond the Louisville metro area, a number of Kentucky institutions and districts have also announced schedule changes tied to the storm and its aftermath.
Warren County Public Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, as a traditional snow day. The district plans non-traditional instruction (NTI) for Tuesday, Jan. 27, and Wednesday, Jan. 28, with additional decisions expected later in the week.
Bellarmine University: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, for in-person operations. Online classes are scheduled to proceed, while in-person classes are canceled.
University of Kentucky: Closed Monday, Jan. 26. In-person student activities are canceled. UK HealthCare facilities are scheduled to remain open and operate on a regular schedule.
Why closures are being announced earlier and in multi-day blocks
School districts typically weigh multiple factors when making weather decisions, including the condition of main roads and neighborhood streets, the safety of bus routes, and the risk of refreezing that can turn wet pavement into black ice. Extremely low temperatures can also complicate operations, especially when communities experience power outages or when facilities require additional time to ensure safe access and reliable heating.
Families should expect changes to remain possible through the week as conditions evolve, with districts updating decisions day by day or in limited multi-day windows.
What families can do next
Because announcements may change as forecasts and road conditions shift, families should monitor official district communications for updates on additional closures, delayed starts, extracurricular cancellations and any transition to remote learning where applicable.
This article reflects closures announced for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, and, where specified, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.