Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, other districts closed Monday after winter storm
Charlotte area school districts are announcing changes to Monday classes as a result of winter weather hitting the area this weekend.
A winter storm brought a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain that started Saturday evening and continued Sunday. Some areas near Charlotte could receive more than three-quarters of an inch of ice once the storm is over, the National Weather Service said Friday. The area remained under a rare ice storm warning as a result of the winter precipitation.
Likely contributing to school district decisions, temperatures are expected to dip into the single digits Monday, and lows could remain at or below freezing until late next week. That means precipitation could stick around on the ground for days after it falls.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Sunday morning that all schools will be closed Monday.
“This includes the cancellation of all school activities and programs, including Before-School Enrichment Programs (BSEP) and After-School Enrichment Programs (ASEP),” the district said in a statement posted to its website.
CMS has not yet announced plans for Tuesday.
Here’s how other districts in the region are planning for class Monday.
- Cabarrus County Schools: The district is closed Monday. There won’t be a make-up day for weather. KIDS:PLUS and all athletic, extracurricular and community use events are canceled.
- Catawba County Schools: The district is closed Monday for students and staff. Classes are canceled.
- Clover School District: The district announced it will have an e-learning day Monday.
- Fort Mill School District: The district announced it will have an e-learning day Monday.
- Gaston County Schools: School is canceled at all campuses Monday, GCS announced Saturday evening.
- Hickory City Schools: The district is closed Monday for students and staff. Classes are canceled.
- Iredell-Statesville Schools: The district is closed Monday, and classes are canceled. It will be an optional workday for staff.
- Kannapolis City Schools: The district is closed Monday for students and staff. Classes are canceled.
- Lancaster County School District: The district announced it will have an e-learning day Monday.
- Lincoln County Schools: The district is closed Monday, and classes are canceled. It will be an optional workday for staff.
- Mooresville Graded School District: The district is closed Monday for students and staff. Classes are canceled.
- Rock Hill Schools: The district announced it will have an e-learning day Monday.
- Rowan-Salisbury Schools: The district is closed Monday for students and staff. Classes are canceled.
- Union County Schools: The district announced all schools will be closed and classes canceled on Monday. It will be an optional teacher workday.
- York County School District 1: The district announced it will have an asynchronous e-learning day Monday. That means students will complete assignments but will not log on for live instruction.
This story was originally published January 25, 2026 at 9:44 AM with the headline "Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, other districts closed Monday after winter storm."
