Caddo Parish Public Schools and Bossier Parish Schools were closed on Thursday, January 29, as lingering icy conditions continued to create hazardous travel and campus safety concerns across the region.

District officials said that while warmer temperatures and sunlight had improved conditions on many main roadways, both school systems cover large geographic areas where numerous neighborhood and rural roads remained icy and unsafe. Ice was also reported on several school campuses, creating slick conditions on walking paths, entrances, and parking areas.

The closures were announced out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of students, staff, and families as winter weather conditions gradually improved.