Summary
A winter storm named Fern has caused many schools in the U.S. to close or switch to online learning on Monday. The storm brought heavy snow and ice from the southern Plains to New England, affecting millions of people.
Key Facts
- Winter Storm Fern led to school closures in multiple states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, and others.
- In Texas, cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin saw numerous school districts close.
- Oklahoma reported widespread school closures, affecting both public and private institutions.
- Kansas has over 60 school closures, including several Catholic and public school districts.
- Missouri reported about 15 districts closing by Sunday afternoon and more closures followed.
- Tennessee experienced over 300 school closures statewide due to the storm's impact.
- The storm affected the Midwest, with more than 50 school closures in the Chicago area alone.
- Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia saw over 200 institutions closed or going virtual due to weather conditions.
