LIST: School closures, changes around the Midlands
Jan 30, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Schools in the Midlands are beginning to change their schedules are forecasters announce the possibility of snow impacting parts of the Palmetto State.
Forecasters have predicted a Winter storm that will have temperatures below-freezing and have the potential for snowfall.
Lee County School District:
Lee County School District officials say due to the impending Winter storm forecasted to impact the area this weekend, including the potential for snowfall and below-freezing temperatures, all schools in the district will be eLearning on Monday, February 2, 2026.
All afterschool programs, field trips, and extracurricular activities are canceled for Monday, February 2, 2026.
Lexington School District Four:
Due to the possibility of a Winter storm impacting the area, and possibility causing snow all schools in the district will have an eLearning Day on Monday, February 2, 2026.
All weekend activities are canceled, and afterschool activities and athletics for Monday are canceled.
School District Five of Lexington Richland Counties:
All schools and offices in School District Five of Lexington Richland Counties will transition to e-Learning on Monday, February 2, 2026.
All extracurricular events and after-school childcare programs are canceled on Saturday, January 31, through Monday, February 2.
Categories: Lee, Lexington, Local News
Tags: midlands winter weather, Winter Weather, winter weather forecast
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