LIST: Central Va. schools closed, delayed Wednesday due to winter storm, other factors

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The first winter storm of 2025 continues to impact Virginians, whether it be through icy roadways or the lasting effects of power outages. Here's a list of Central Virginia school divisions that will be closed or delayed on Wednesday for those reasons.

The following Central Virginia school districts will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 8:

• Caroline County Public Schools
  • 12-month employees should report at 10 a.m. if possible.
• Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • 12-month employees should report at 10 a.m. if possible.
• Cumberland County Public Schools
• Fluvanna County Public Schools
• Goochland County Public Schools
• Hanover County Public Schools
  • Closed in part due to ongoing water issues.
• Henrico County Public Schools
  • Closed in part due to ongoing water issues.
  • 12-month employees should work remotely if possible.
• Louisa County Public Schools
• Mecklenburg County Public Schools
  • Staff/teacher work day.
• Northumberland County Public Schools
• Powhatan County Public Schools
• Prince Edward County Public Schools
• Richmond City Public Schools
  • Closed due to ongoing water issues.

The following school districts will be open two hours late on Wednesday:

• Brunswick County Public Schools
• Colonial Heights Public Schools
  • Maintenance & custodial staff should report on-time
• Dinwiddie County Public Schools
• Greensville County Public Schools
• Hopewell City Public Schools
  • Essential staff should report on-time.
• Middlesex County Public Schools
• Nottoway County Public Schools
• Prince George County Public Schools
  • Essential staff should report on-time.

This list will be regularly updated as further decisions about school operations on Wednesday are announced.

For a full list of closings, click here.