South Alabama schools announce closures ahead of winter weather, snow

In anticipation of severe winter weather and snow coming to most of the state, including the Gulf Coast, several school systems in south Alabama have announced changes to their schedule for this week.

Dangerously cold temperatures are expected to settle in tonight over most of the state. A winter storm watch has been issued for south Alabama and lower central Alabama starting Tuesday. Precipitation—snow, sleet, freezing rain, or a wintry mix—will begin in southwest Alabama Tuesday morning and continue through the day, moving eastward.

However, it’s still not clear how much snow can be expected. Transportation will still be hazardous, with forecasters warning that roads could be icy into Wednesday.

See the list of school closings and changes below. Most schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.

This list will be updated as more information becomes available.

Mobile County Public Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21

Baldwin County Public Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Washington County Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Escambia County Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Clarke County Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Monroe County Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Conecuh County Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Geneva County Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Choctaw County Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Students provided virtual learning information.

Houston County Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Henry County Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Wallace Community College: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Orange Beach City Schools: Virtual learning Tuesday, Jan. 21

Gulf Shores City Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21

Saraland City Schools: Decision to be made by Sunday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m.

Dothan City Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Geneva City Schools: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Mobile (includes lower half of Alabama): Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22

UMS-Wright Preparatory School: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21

St. Paul’s Episcopal School: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21

Bayside Academy: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22