(WJW) – Lingering snow and bitterly cold temperatures have prompted some school closings and delays. Most are reported in FOX 8’s south and west viewing areas, such as Ashland, Carroll, Holmes, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties. CLICK HERE to see the complete list.

Wichita Falls ISD, other school districts and Midwestern State University have announced closings or delayed start times for Friday. Note that districts often change their original plans on short notice due to weather concerns. Chillicothe ISD: Two hour delayed start.

With sleet and snow now falling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, many of the school districts that were waiting to make a decision about Friday have now announced closures.

"All Austin ISD schools and offices will operate on normal schedules Thursday, Jan. 9, but due to rain and cold temperatures, all afterschool outdoor athletic activities will be canceled and any other outdoor activities will move indoors," Austin ISD wrote on Facebook.

Here's a list of Friday school closures, as reported via social media or in email announcements to the Courier & Press.

Wichita Public Schools announced that schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10, due to weather conditions. All non-attendance centers and district offices will be closed as well. This closing comes after portions of central and south central Kansas were upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning Thursday evening.

Louisville-area schools are watching the weather forecast as a winter storm system is expected to reach Kentucky on Friday.