LIST: San Antonio-area school districts and colleges announce winter weather-affected closures, delays

Sun Jan 25 08:20:00 UTC 2026: ### San Antonio Schools and Colleges Close Ahead of Winter Weather in January 2026

The Story:
Numerous school districts and colleges in the San Antonio area have announced closures and delays for Monday, January 26, 2026, in anticipation of severe winter weather. The KSAT Weather Authority team predicts dropping temperatures, windy conditions, cold rain, and potential ice across the Hill Country and San Antonio. The closures are preemptive, prioritizing the safety of students, staff, and the community amid concerns about hazardous road conditions and sustained power infrastructure efficiency.

Key Points:

• The entire Alamo Colleges District system will be closed on Monday, January 26.
• Multiple school districts, including Boerne ISD, Carrizo Springs ISD, Comfort ISD, Cotulla ISD, Devine ISD, Dilley ISD, East Central ISD, Edgewood ISD, Fort Sam Houston ISD, Fredericksburg ISD, Gonzales ISD, Harlandale ISD, Judson ISD, Lytle ISD, Medina Valley ISD, North East ISD, Northside ISD, Pearsall ISD, Randolph Field ISD, San Antonio ISD, Southwest ISD, and Somerset ISD, have announced closures.
• Some districts, like Cornerstone Christian Schools and Gonzales ISD, are opting for delayed starts instead of full closures.
• Districts are encouraging parents and staff to monitor their websites and social media channels for updates.
• Many districts anticipate returning to normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, but will continue to monitor weather conditions.

Key Takeaways:

• School districts in the San Antonio area are taking proactive measures to ensure student and staff safety during predicted winter weather.
• The decision to close schools is based on forecasts from the KSAT Weather Authority team and consultation with local emergency management officials.
• Districts are utilizing multiple communication channels, including websites, social media, email, and text messages, to keep families informed.
• The closures highlight a growing concern for infrastructure resilience, as mentioned by Comfort ISD’s statement prioritizing “sustained power infrastructure efficiency.”
• The pattern of announcements made over the weekend (January 24-25) suggests a coordinated response based on evolving weather predictions.

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