Charlotte area school districts announce cancellations before winter storm
Editor’s note: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has announced it’s closed Monday. For a complete, up-to-date list of closures, read our latest story here: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, other districts closed Monday after winter storm
Charlotte area school districts are beginning to announce cancellations — only weekend activities so far — as a result of winter weather hitting the area this weekend.
A winter storm is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain that’s prompted a rare ice storm warning across the area. Some areas near Charlotte could receive more than three-quarters of an inch of ice, the National Weather Service said Friday.
Duke Energy says just a quarter inch of ice is enough to bring down trees and branches onto power lines. A half-inch of ice can weigh down the lines themselves.
Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to dip into the single digits Monday, and lows could remain below freezing until late next week. That means precipitation that falls could stick around on the ground for days after it falls.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Friday the district canceled all weekend field trips, athletic events and community activities at schools due the impending storm. The district said it will monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and “alert of any further schedule changes.” It hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
Here’s how other districts in the region are planning for class Monday.
- Cabarrus County Schools: All Cabarrus County facilities and extracurricular and school activities are canceled this weekend. The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
- Catawba County Schools: The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes
- Chester County School District: The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
- Clover School District: The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
- Gaston County Schools: All school related activities on Saturday and Sunday are canceled. The district hasn’t announced any plans for Monday classes.
- Hickory City Schools: The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
- Iredell-Statesville Schools: The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
- Kannapolis City Schools: All Kannapolis City Schools weekend activities are canceled. The district hasn’t announced plans for Monday classes.
- Lancaster County School District: All after-school, athletics, activities and school related programs are canceled this weekend. the district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
- Lincoln County: All events on Lincoln County Schools campuses are canceled Saturday and Sunday. The district hasn’t announced plans for Monday classes.
- Mooresville Graded School District: The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
- Rowan-Salisbury Schools: The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
- Union County Schools: The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
- York School District: The district hasn’t announced any changes for Monday classes.
What about Charlotte-area colleges and universities?
Colleges and universities in the area are adjusting their schedules too due to the weather:
- Central Piedmont Community College: Central Piedmont announced Friday all Saturday classes will be remote, and Saturday on-campus events are canceled. Sunday and Monday classes and events are canceled, and all Central Piedmont campuses and buildings will be closed both days.
- UNC Charlotte: All classes and events at UNC Charlotte are canceled starting at noon Saturday through Monday. Residence halls will remain open with reduced on-campus dining options.
This story was originally published January 23, 2026 at 12:07 PM with the headline "Charlotte area school districts announce cancellations before winter storm."
