Denbighshire Schools Close Amid Severe Winter Weather Disruption

Winter Weather Forces School Closures Across Denbighshire

Schools in Denbighshire closed on 7 January 2026 as adverse weather conditions continued, with Denbighshire County Council taking the decision to close several schools for the safety of students and staff. The closures came as part of widespread disruption affecting North Wales, where snow and ice forced a huge number of schools to close across Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Anglesey.

Yellow Weather Warnings Issued

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice was in place until midday on 5 January covering Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy and Gwynedd, with a further warning from midday until 11am on 6 January, including the addition of Anglesey. A yellow weather alert for ice remained in force for parts of Wrexham, Gwynedd and Denbighshire until 10am on 7 January. Weather forecasters warned of scattered sleet and snow showers, as well as icy patches affecting the region.

Impact on Students and Families

The school closures affected numerous families across Denbighshire as the new term began. Denbighshire and Conwy saw their share of closures, with schools such as Ysgol Plas Cefndy, Ysgol Penmorfa (which shifted to online learning), Ysgol Dewi Sant, and Ysgol Brynhyfryd remaining shut. Denbighshire County Council stated that schools would contact pupils’ parents with more information. The disruption came during the first week of the new school term, adding challenges for parents managing childcare whilst returning to work after the Christmas break.

Broader Weather Concerns and Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti, the first named storm of the year, was expected to bring heavy snow to Wales later in the week, with a Met Office yellow weather warning for significant snowfall running from 18:00 Thursday until 12:00 GMT on Friday. Up to 20 counties in Wales were expected to be affected by the weather warning, with travel disruption and school closures likely to continue. The ongoing weather situation highlighted the importance of school authorities prioritising student and staff safety during severe winter conditions, whilst parents and guardians were advised to check council websites and school communications for the latest updates on closures and reopening plans.