South Metro School Closings for Monday, March 16 — Snowstorm Update
TLDR
District 196 (Eagan, Apple Valley, Rosemount) is canceled Monday
Lakeville Area Schools (ISD 194) is a snow day Monday
Farmington Area Public Schools is doing a flex learning day
Shakopee, and Prior Lake/Savage have not announced cancellations as of 5 PM Sunday
This is subject to change — check with your school district for the latest
So yeah, this storm is serious. A major March blizzard is blanketing the South Metro right now, and some school districts are already making the call for Monday. Others are still waiting to see how things develop overnight.
Here's what we know as of Sunday, March 15 at 6:00 PM. Things could change — keep an eye on your district's website and social pages for updates.
What's Closed (or Changed) Monday
District 196 — Eagan, Apple Valley, and Rosemount
School is canceled Monday. That covers all District 196 buildings across Eagan, Apple Valley, and Rosemount.
Lakeville Area Schools (ISD 194)
Monday is a snow day for Lakeville Area Schools. No school. As for after-school activities — that decision will be announced by 1 PM on Monday, March 16. So stay tuned if your kid has practice or an activity after school.
Farmington Area Public Schools
Farmington isn't canceling outright — they're going to a flex learning day instead. That means students will be doing remote/independent work from home rather than coming into school.
ISD 191 (Burnsville, Eagan, Savage)
Is on spring break so no school.
Shakopee Public Schools
Monday is a snow day for Shakopee Public Schools.
Prior Lake/Savage Area Schools
School is completely canceled, no e-learning.
What Hasn't Changed (As of 6 PM Sunday)
A few districts haven't made a call yet as of this writing:
Hastings Public Schools — No cancellation announced for Hastings.
This doesn't mean those districts won't change their minds. Overnight snowfall totals and road conditions could push them to make a call early Monday morning.
About the Storm
This is shaping up to be the biggest snowstorm of the season. Parts of the South Metro have already seen over 10 inches, with more coming. The National Weather Service had a blizzard warning in effect, and Governor Walz activated the National Guard for emergency operations. The Minnesota State Patrol reported over 200 cars off the road and dozens of crashes across the state by early Sunday afternoon.
Road conditions are rough — even if your district ends up going ahead with school, drive carefully.
The Bottom Line
As of Sunday evening, three South Metro school districts have made their call: District 196 is canceled, Lakeville (ISD 194) is a snow day, and Farmington is going flex. Three others — Shakopee, Prior Lake/Savage, and ISD 191 — haven't announced anything yet.
This post will be updated if we hear more, but your best bet is to go straight to your district's website or social media for the final word.
FAQ
Will after-school activities be canceled in Lakeville?
That hasn't been decided yet. Lakeville Area Schools (ISD 194) said they'll announce a decision about after-school activities by 1 PM on Monday, March 16.
What if my district isn't on this list?
Check your district's official website or follow them on social media. Decisions for some districts may come early Monday morning after road crews assess conditions overnight.
Is this the biggest storm of the season?
It's shaping up that way. Savage and Elko New Market already had over 10 inches on the ground by Sunday afternoon, and more snow was still falling.
Where can I check the latest road conditions?
MnDOT's 511mn.org is the best resource for real-time road conditions across Minnesota.
Last updated: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM. Information is subject to change — contact your school district directly for the most current information.
