D.C.-Area School Closings and Delays Set for Monday, February 2, as Snow Cleanup Continues

Operational changes roll across the region after Jan. 25 storm

Public school systems across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia are adjusting schedules for Monday, February 2, as communities continue to address lingering snow and ice from a winter storm that struck the region on Sunday, January 25. District leaders have cited persistent hazards affecting roads, sidewalks, bus stops, and school grounds as the central factors shaping decisions on whether students can return safely.

The storm dropped a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the region, leaving compacted snow piles and ice that can remain dangerous even after primary roads are cleared. School officials generally weigh conditions across entire jurisdictions, including neighborhood streets used by buses and families, pedestrian access to buildings, and the ability of staff to report on time.

Where schools are closed, delayed, or shifting to virtual instruction Monday

As of Sunday, February 1, multiple jurisdictions have announced schedule changes for Monday, February 2. Some are also signaling that modified operations may extend into Tuesday, February 3, depending on conditions.

• Alexandria City Public Schools: Virtual learning Monday.
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Two-hour delay Monday and Tuesday.
• Arlington County Public Schools: Closed Monday; two-hour delay Tuesday.
• Charles County Public Schools: Two-hour delay Monday.
• Falls Church City Public Schools: Two-hour delay Monday.
• Howard County Public Schools: Two-hour delay Monday and Tuesday.
• Loudoun County Public Schools: Two-hour delay Monday.
• Montgomery County Public Schools: Closed Monday.
• Prince George’s County Public Schools: Two-hour delay Monday; Code Orange.
• Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Remote learning Monday and Tuesday; 12-month employees to report on time.
• Stafford County Public Schools: Closed Monday.
• Baltimore City Public Schools: Reopening Monday, with cautions that snow and ice may remain in some areas and weekend activities were canceled.

Why delays remain common even after storms move on

In the days after major winter weather, school operations often hinge on conditions beyond main commuter routes: residential streets that buses must navigate, the safety of student walking routes, and accessibility around buildings. Persistently cold temperatures can slow melting and keep refreezing risks high, while plowed snow can obstruct sightlines at intersections and narrow lanes.

Families should plan for slower travel, watch for ice near sidewalks and bus stops, and allow extra time for morning commutes where delays are in effect.

Districts typically review conditions early each day, and additional updates may follow before Monday morning as crews continue clearing routes and facilities.