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School closings reported as Wednesday's winter weather affects travel

By Paula Wethington

Updated on: January 21, 2026 / 8:01 AM EST / CBS Detroit

More Snow Wednesday Morning

A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of the day Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Southeast Michigan.

The CBS News Detroit weather team has declared Wednesday to be a NEXT Weather Alert Day, and a CBS News Detroit team has been out checking the roads.

The snowfall began early in the morning, and the snow on top of existing road conditions has resulted in some school closings. The list includes districts in Genesee, Lenawee, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

See the list of school closures below:

Paula Wethington

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.