January 19, 2025

Local Schools Preparing for Upcoming Inclement Weather

MOBILE Ala.
By Dale Hines
January 19, 2025

As we keep an eye on the incoming artic air, and cold temperatures that could bring sleet, freezing rain and in some areas, a touch of snow, school systems in our area are also preparing.

The temperatures will be frigid, so dressing the kiddos in layers is very important and be prepared if schools cancel early.

Tuesday appears to be the day of participation ranging from sleet to snow, and school decision makers may decide to cancel school overnight Monday or very early Tuesday morning meaning parents will need a backup plan for everything from where the children will stay, who will watch them and yes, who will chauffeur them from point A to point B.

Baldwin County schools announced late last week that they were already for potential closures as colder weather approaches next week:

According to school Superintendent, Eddie Tyler, IF there is snow or freezing rain predicted overnight any day during the week, then it is likely we will close schools. Icy roads and bridges in the early morning hours are very dangerous to our bus operations.
Tyler stated that he was not making any decisions, but he wanted families to know his thinking in advance when it comes to the safety of the children.

I know our kids would love to have a day off from school, but there is the possibility this system will leave us with just some cold air. If we close schools though, we will be in good company as northern Alabama has already been dealing with school closures from snow, Tyler stated.

Monday, January 20th, school will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.