Area school districts announce Tuesday closures.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

Erath County and all of North Texas didn’t escape the winter weather gripping much of the nation.

North Texas is dealing with a rare winter event that includes icy roads, dangerously cold temperatures and power outages.

On Monday, temperatures had still not rebounded enough to melt icy roads, prompting some area schools to announce Tuesday closures.

Those schools so far include:

Huston Academy

Bluff Dale ISD

Comanche ISD

DeLeon ISD

Dublin ISD

Eastland ISD

Glen Rose ISD

Gorman ISD

Hico ISD

Huckabay ISD

Lingleville ISD

Lipan ISD

Mineral Wells ISD

Morgan Mill ISD

Stephenville ISD

Three Way ISD

Tolar ISD

White Horse Christian Academy

Tarleton State University will hold virtual classes.

Stephenville Police Chief Dan Harris told Beneath the Surface News Saturday morning that there was at least one weather-related accident in the city limits.

Forecasters say the arctic blast will stick around for the next several days.

Monday’s high is only expected to reach 28 degrees before things begin warming up.

Tuesday – 40 degrees

Wednesday – 41 degrees

Thursday – 43 degrees

Friday – 34 degrees

Saturday – 37 degrees.

Stay warm and safe out there friends.