Local school districts have announced their plans ahead of potential icy conditions on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

The plans come ahead of a sharp temperature drop late Sunday night which will cause a flash freeze, turning wet roads, bridges, overpasses, and walkways into widespread black ice. 

Travel will be hazardous from overnight through midday Monday, especially on less-traveled or shaded roads, since earlier rain won’t dry before freezing. Temperatures briefly reach the mid-30s Monday with little melting, then fall again, causing potential refreezing. While not a classic ice storm, rain followed by rapid Arctic cold will create dangerous icy conditions, which has caused some schools and universities to issue statements ahead of it.

Tallapoosa County School District in Alabama will be closed.

Eufaula City Schools in Alabama will be closed.

Macon County School District in Alabama will hold a virtual learning day.

Springwood School in Alabama will be closed.

Lanett City Schools in Alabama will be holding a virtual learning day.

Chambers Academy in Alabama will be holding a virtual learning day.

Glenwood School in Alabama will be holding a virtual learning day.

The Rock Academy in Alabama will be closed.

Russell County School District in Alabama will be closed.

Chambers County School District in Alabama will be closed.

Lee County School District in Alabama will operate on a two-hour delay.

Opelika City Schools in Alabama will operate as usual and conduct normal operations.

Auburn University in Alabama will operate as usual and conduct normal operations.

Phenix City School District in Alabama will operate on a two-hour delay.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College will hold a virtual learning day.

Auburn City Schools in Alabama will operate as normal, and all schools are open.

Phenix Christian School in Alabama will be operating on a two-hour delay.

Harris County School District in Georgia will be closed.

Troup County School District in Georgia will be closed.

Waverly Hall Christian Academy in Georgia will be closed.

Meriwether County School District in Georgia will be closed.

Talbot County School District in Georgia will hold a virtual learning day.

Columbus Technical College in Georgia will be open at normal time.

Columbus State University will be having a delayed start.

Muscogee County School District in Georgia will operate on a two-hour delay. All schools will begin instruction two hours later than normal. After-school activities will continue as scheduled. Breakfast will not be served