Icy Conditions Trigger School Delays Across The Hudson Valley

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Icy roads and walkways prompted a growing list of school districts across the Hudson Valley to delay the start of classes on Wednesday morning. As of 7:06 a.m., over 50 school districts and private schools announced 1-2 hour delays to ensure the safety of students and staff during the treacherous morning commute.

Why it matters

Severe winter weather can pose significant risks to students, teachers, and staff traveling to school, especially in areas with hilly terrain and limited plowing resources. School delays help mitigate these dangers and allow more time for road crews to treat icy conditions.

The details

The delayed school districts span a wide geographic area, including Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. Most schools opted for a 2-hour delay, though a handful chose a 1-hour delay. The delays impact both public school districts as well as private and parochial institutions across the Hudson Valley region.

• As of 7:06 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the list of delayed schools continued to grow.

What’s next

School officials will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the morning and may extend delays or cancel classes entirely if the hazardous weather persists.