Here is an updated list of schools that have closed due to winter weather in Arkansas. ARKANSAS, USA — As the people of Arkansas prepare for an incoming weather system that will bring snow and sleet to parts of the state, some schools have started announcing expected closures.

Despite widespread melting across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, some local schools are opting to close or go virtual on Jan. 13 due to the persistence of snow on uncleared roads and the possibility of refreezing overnight.

Schools around central Arkansas are announcing closures as winter weather is expected to enter the state Thursday.

As the risk of winter weather draws near, several schools have announced closures for Thursday and Friday. This list, compiled based on school districts' press releases and social media posts and in alphabetical order by the districts' names,

ARKANSAS, USA — With snow expected this week across Arkansas and Oklahoma, schools and government offices are beginning to take action to keep students, families, and staff safe.

Little Rock School District schools and offices are officially closed on Thursday and Friday due to incoming winter weather that's expected to impact Arkansas.

School administrators are keeping an eye on the incoming arctic blast that is expected to hit the area early next week. The cold air is expected to enter the region Sunday night, and the area could see some wintry precipitation,

South-Central Wisconsin is expecting extreme cold weather next week, and many area school district Superintendents may choose to close due to the temperatures.

As a rare winter storm approaches southeast Louisiana, schools and government offices began announces closures. IMPORTANT LINKS LSU campus closed Tuesday, classes will continue in a “format determined by faculty.