Schools in Arizona's Prescott Valley Area Delay Opening Due to Snow

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Schools and colleges in the Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley areas of Arizona have announced delays and closures for Friday, February 20th, 2026 due to snow and freezing temperatures overnight. Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) will operate on a two-hour delay, Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) will have a delayed opening, and Yavapai College (YC) will be closed until 10am.

Why it matters

Winter weather can significantly disrupt school schedules and operations, requiring districts to make decisions about delays and closures to ensure student and staff safety. These announcements allow families to plan accordingly and avoid unsafe travel conditions.

The details

HUSD will have a two-hour delayed start for all K-12 schools, with AM Bright Futures Preschool classes canceled and PM classes operating as usual. CVUSD has not provided specific details yet, but is directing the public to their website for updates. Yavapai College locations will be closed until 10am, with all classes canceled until that time.

• HUSD will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, February 20, 2026.
• CVUSD has not yet announced specific delay or closure details for February 20, 2026.
• Yavapai College locations will be closed until 10am and have classes canceled until 10am on Friday, February 20, 2026.

What’s next

School districts and Yavapai College will continue to monitor weather conditions overnight and provide updates on any further delays or closures for Friday, February 20th.