Cold weather causes Lincoln schools to close Tuesday

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Public Schools and Lincoln Catholic Schools are closing their doors Tuesday due to the cold weather sweeping across eastern Nebraska.

LPS said in a statement that the closure includes all classes, activites and practices:

Due to the extreme wind chills and dangerous conditions forecasted for the morning, Lincoln Public Schools has made the decision to cancel all classes and activities for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. This includes all practices. Tomorrow is a School Closure Day for Lincoln Public Schools. 

LPS knows that school closures can cause hardships for families, and for that reason LPS tries to remain open during inclement weather whenever possible. A decision to cancel classes during inclement weather is always made in the best interest of safety for our students and staff. When LPS makes decisions to close in inclement weather, the school district considers challenging conditions for students, staff and families, as well as potentially hazardous conditions in all areas in the Lincoln city limits.

Lincoln Catholic Schools also issued a statement regarding the closings:

Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Lincoln-area Catholic schools will be closed, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st. Check your parish school or Pius website for possible additional information.

Check back with Channel 8 for updates on closures throughout the city.