Denton ISD officials released a statement that all schools and facilities will be closed Thursday, Jan. 29, as icy conditions persist throughout the area.

What’s happening? According to a district release, too much ice remains on the roadways for the schools to safely open. With temperatures expected to dip below freezing overnight

Wednesday into Thursday, officials opted to err on the side of caution due to the expected road conditions.

District officials said they will continue to evaluate road conditions and share a statement on whether schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 30.