Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Kids use the hill leading up to the Brooks Museum to sled Jan. 16, 2024. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
As students, teachers and parents peered through the clouds looking for enough snowflakes to cancel classes Friday, Jan. 10, teams of school leaders across Shelby County — both public and private — had been discussing the question for days.
Any decision to close schools for inclement weather involves more than just a look out the window. Whether there are powdered-covered streets, icy sidewalks or just a dusting of snow barely covering the brown winter blades of grass, the verdict involves dozens of factors.
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Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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