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Pittsburgh-Area Schools Announce Closures, Delays Due to Extreme Cold
Fourth straight day of disruptions as wind chills plummet to -15 F
Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:47pm
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Schools across the Pittsburgh region are once again issuing closures, delays, and virtual instruction on Thursday, January 29th due to extreme cold weather. A cold weather advisory is in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, with wind chills expected to reach as low as -15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why it matters
Extreme cold weather can pose serious risks to student and staff safety, leading school districts to take precautions and alter schedules. This is the fourth consecutive day of disruptions for Pittsburgh-area schools, underscoring the persistent nature of the cold snap.
The details
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for the Pittsburgh region from 7 PM on Wednesday until 11 AM on Thursday. During this period, wind chills are forecast to reach between -10 and -15 degrees Fahrenheit. Actual low temperatures on Friday and Saturday are expected to dip below zero, with wind chills as low as -20 degrees.
- The cold weather advisory is in effect from 7 PM on Wednesday, January 28 until 11 AM on Thursday, January 29.
- Extreme cold warnings are possible for Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31, with actual low temperatures below zero and wind chills of -15 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The players
National Weather Service
The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related advisories and warnings.
What’s next
School districts will continue to monitor the weather conditions and make decisions about closures, delays, and virtual instruction on a day-to-day basis.
The takeaway
The persistent extreme cold weather in the Pittsburgh region is forcing school districts to prioritize student and staff safety, leading to multiple days of disruptions to the school schedule. This underscores the challenges that extreme weather can pose for local communities.
