School Closures in the Magic Valley for Friday, January 12

Winter is in full swing and Mother Nature is letting the Magic Valley know all about it. There have been a couple of winter storms blow through already, and another is set to arrive Thursday night and possibly continue into Saturday. Due to weather conditions and road conditions, it is best to stay home if possible and that is why it is likely that some schools in the area will be closed. As closures come in, the list below will be updated, but currently, here are the schools closed for Friday, January 12.

School Cancelations and Delays in the Magic Valley

Fairfield County Schools - Half Day Schedule
Blaine County Schools - No School
North Valley Academy - No School
Syringa Mountain School - No School
Wendell Middle School - No School
Twin Falls Schools - No School
Buhl Schools - No School
Kimberly Schools - No School
Filer Schools - No School
Murtaugh Schools - No School
Gem Prep Twin Falls - No School
Gooding Schools - No School
St Edwards Catholic School - No School
Jerome Schools - No School
Castleford Schools - No School
Canyonside Christian School - No School
Immanuel Lutheran - No School
Pinecrest Academy - No School
Xavier Charter - No School
Twin Falls Christian Academy - No School
Valley School District - No School
Lighthouse Christian - No School
CSI - No School

Business Cancellations in the Magic Valley

Schools are not the only places that have decided to close today, as some businesses have decided to take off the day as well. Below are some places that are closed on Friday.

Camas County Courthouse
Jerome County Courthouse
Magic Mountain Ski Resort
Pomerelle Ski Resort

Winter Storm in Southern Idaho

Credit: Adam Chang on Unsplash

A storm is expected to move into the area Thursday night and continue into Saturday. The storm could bring up to 20 inches of snow in Sun Valley, and up to 13 inches in towns such as Pocatello, Blackfoot, and Burley. Depending on how much the storm produces and how long it sticks around, there could be cancellations following the weekend as well. Click the link above for more on the storm hitting Southern Idaho this weekend.

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As more school closures are announced, the list will continue to be updated. Check back frequently if you think your child's school has a chance to be canceled. Be safe and don't get out if you don't have to.