Denbighshire School Closures: Winter Weather Forces Multiple Schools to Shut

7 January 2026 Education and Schooling

Winter Weather Impacts Denbighshire Schools

Schools in Denbighshire have closed on January 7, 2026, as adverse weather conditions continue to grip the region. The closures come as part of a wider pattern affecting North Wales, with snow and ice forcing a huge number of schools to close across Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Anglesey since January 5.

Safety Concerns Drive Council Decision

Denbighshire County Council has taken the decision to close several schools for the safety of their students and staff. The Met Office has issued weather warnings for the area, with a yellow warning for ice remaining in the region until at least 10am this morning, while a yellow warning for snow has also been issued for between 6pm tomorrow and 12pm on Friday.

Among the affected schools, Ysgol Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Ysgol Carreg Emlyn, Ysgol Brynhyfryd and Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn have been closed due to the icy conditions. The number of closures today is significantly smaller than previous days, which has seen dozens shut due to the cold snap.

What This Means for Parents and Students

Denbighshire County Council said the schools will contact pupils’ parents with more information. Parents are advised to monitor school communications closely and check the council’s website for the latest updates on closures and reopening plans.

The disruption highlights the ongoing challenges that severe winter weather poses to education across Wales. With further snowfall forecast, parents should remain vigilant for additional closure announcements. There could be more bad weather news tomorrow and Friday for North Wales, with Storm Goretti looming, which may lead to further disruptions in the coming days.

For families affected by school closures, the situation serves as a reminder of the importance of having contingency childcare arrangements during winter months. The council’s priority remains the safety of students and staff as weather conditions continue to be monitored throughout the week.