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While the worst of Winter Storm Fern might be behind us, the impact is still being felt — especially on the roads.
Road conditions are being impacted in Lubbock and West Texas by snow and ice with fears of refreezing overnight as the region is not expected to reach above freezing temperatures until Tuesday.
This is prompting area schools and higher education institutions to cancel classes on Monday, Jan. 26. Here’s the list.
Lubbock area public schools
Abernathy ISD
Abernathy ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Brownfield ISD
Brownfield ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Floydada ISD
Floydada ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Frenship ISD
Frenship ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Idalou ISD
Idalou ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Levelland ISD
Levelland ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Littlefield ISD
Littlefield ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock ISD canceled all classes for Monday, Jan. 26. All schools and administrative offices will be closed and district employees will have a planning day working from home. Meals will be provided to Lubbock ISD students from 10 to 11 a.m. at Coronado, Estacado, Lubbock and Monterey high schools.
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
Lubbock-Cooper ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
New Deal ISD
New Deal ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Ralls ISD
Ralls ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Roosevelt ISD
Roosevelt ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Shallowater ISD
Shallowater ISD has canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
Lubbock area private schools
Christ the King Schools
On-Campus Learning at CTKDS is closed on Jan. 26, with students to pivot to virtual learning for Monday.
Kingdom Preparatory Academy
Canceled all classes for Monday, Jan. 26.
Trinity Christian School
Canceled all classes for Monday, Jan. 26.
Harmony Science Academy Lubbock
Canceled all classes for Monday, Jan. 26.
Lubbock area colleges, universities
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University has canceled all in-person classes, events and activities on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock on Monday, Jan. 26
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University HSC has canceled all in-person classes, events and activities on the TTUHSC campus in Lubbock on Monday, Jan. 26
Texas Tech Physicians and TTUHSC Clinics will operate on a 10 a.m. delay.
Lubbock Christian University
LCU campus offices will be closed and in-person classes have been canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
South Plains College
South Plains College classes have been canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Wayland Baptist University
The Wayland Baptist University’s campuses in Plainview, Lubbock, and Amarillo will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26. Employees should coordinate with their supervisors and work remotely. All face-to-face classes will be delivered online. Faculty members should communicate their expectations with students through Blackboard and email. The campus dining hall in Plainview will remain open under normal hours.
Government and public offices
City of Lubbock
The City of Lubbock offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
However, two libraries will remain open as warming centers to the public:
Mahon Library – 1306 9th Street
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Groves Library – 5520 19th Street
- Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Lubbock County
The Lubbock County Courthouse will have a delayed opening at noon Monday, Jan. 26. Lubbock County Commissioners Court will convene at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
