LOUISIANA — After a powerful winter storm that brought snow, ice and extreme cold conditions to much of Louisiana and the Deep South, school districts across the state have issued a mix of closures, openings and schedule decisions for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The decisions reflect ongoing concerns about cold temperatures, potential icy patches on roads, and safety for students and staff.
Districts Reopening or Operating Normally
Several large school systems have confirmed openings with regular schedules on Tuesday:
- St. Tammany Parish Public Schools — Open on Tuesday with normal schedules; buses and classes will run as usual.
- Tangipahoa Parish School System — Schools and offices are open with regular bell times.
- Vermilion Parish Schools — Reopening Tuesday; students will be indoors quickly after arrival due to cold weather, and outdoor activities are restricted until conditions improve.
- NOLA Public Schools (New Orleans) — Will resume normal operations on Tuesday after winter weather impacts.
- Lafayette Parish School System — Schools are open Tuesday with buses running and measures in place to manage cold conditions.
Districts Remaining Closed
Some school systems have confirmed they will remain closed Tuesday due to continued hazardous conditions and lingering risk from winter weather:
- St. Landry Parish Schools — Closed Monday and Tuesday because of the winter storm’s impacts, with all after-school activities and events canceled.
- Natchitoches Parish School Board Schools — All parish schools in Natchitoches Parish will be closed Tuesdaydue to inclement winter weather.
- Sabine Parish Schools — Announced closures through Tuesday; in-person instruction and district offices will not operate.
Weather and Safety Context
The state has experienced ice accumulations, hazardous travel conditions and extended periods of below-freezing temperatures tied to the broad January 2026 winter storm affecting large swaths of the U.S. Weather warnings and freeze advisories have been common in Louisiana this week, and officials have emphasized safety concerns for travel, especially in rural areas.
Officials continue to monitor forecasts as extreme cold and potential isolated ice remain factors that could lead to further local adjustments; families are urged to check district notices for the most up-to-date schedule changes…