Rumors Are Wrong: All Schools, Public and Private, Are Operating.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — All public and private schools in Palm Beach County Monday are operating as usual. Rumors circulating that the Palm Beach County School District is closed due to extreme cold are completely incorrect. Major private schools in Palm Beach County and North Broward County are also operating as expected.
The National Weather Service extended the “freeze warning” through late this morning, but that is not affecting schools. School closures often are based on the ability for school busses to operate safely. While strong winds are an issue, cold air is not. Winds are negligible as of 5:45 a.m.
Here is the latest National Weather Service advisory as of early Monday:
>> Metro Palm Beach County-Metro Broward County-Metropolitan Miami Dade-Coastal Palm Beach County- Including the cities of Miramar, Sawgrass Mills Mal, Kendall, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Greenacres City, Florida Gardens, Davie, Hialeah, Kendale Lakes, Jupiter, Hollywood, Sandalfoot Cove, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Riviera Beach, Carol City, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Sunrise 807 PM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
… FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST MONDAY…
… COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY…
- WHAT… For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the mid 20s.
- WHERE… Coastal Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County, and Metropolitan Miami Dade Counties.
- WHEN… For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday.
- IMPACTS… Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. <<
