Here's how to stay updated on school closings as North Texas is under an extreme cold warning
Dangerous cold weather and some snow fell across North Texas Wednesday morning, prompting some school districts to close or delay classes.
All of North Texas is under an extreme cold warning until 9 a.m. Thursday.
CHECK THE LATEST SCHOOL CLOSINGS HERE.
As of Tuesday afternoon, a handful of schools canceled classes for Wednesday and others have issued a delayed start.
Monday evening, the City of Richardson said it activated its winter weather response plan, which includes placing crews on standby to spread sand at intersections and across bridges, repair broken water mains, assist residents with water shutoffs as needed, and preparing facilities for the possibility of hazardous walking conditions that can develop near entrances.
Texas Department of Public Safety crews were seen hitting the roads Sunday to treat major roads and highways across Tarrant and Dallas counties with a brine solution ahead of the forecast arctic blast.
In the event that roads get increasingly dangerous, families can find the latest information on school closings on the CBS Texas School Closings page, which is automatically updated as new closings are announced.
If you haven't already, you can download the free CBS News app to stay up to date with the latest weather-related news.
