Worcester Schools Closed Amid Hazardous Wind Chills; Warming Center Opened

Worcester Schools Closed Amid Hazardous Wind Chills

Worcester Public Schools have canceled classes for Friday, January 30, 2026, due to hazardous wind chill conditions. The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for the area, with temperatures expected to drop to -2°F overnight, and wind chills making it feel as cold as -14°F. All athletic events and after-school activities are also canceled. Administrative offices remain open, and all employees are expected to report to their sites. Residents are advised to limit outdoor exposure during this period and to check on vulnerable neighbors. A warming center at the Worcester Senior Center, located at 128 Providence St., is open today from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for those seeking shelter from the cold. The city has also declared a Winter Weather Emergency, urging residents to avoid city streets unless travel is essential. A Winter Parking Ban is in effect, with all municipal parking garages offering free parking during this period. For more information, residents can contact Worcester 311 by dialing 3-1-1 or visiting the city’s official website.

Sources

• Boston 25 News
• City of Worcester
• Worcester, MA Patch