Most schools in the New Orleans area will be closed on Thursday due to hazardous conditions caused by a major winter storm bringing snow and ice across multiple parishes. Curfews have been enacted in various regions, including Lafourche and Livingston parishes, in response to the dangerous weather. Local governments and several public buildings are also shutting down operations for safety reasons. Reports indicate that schools in the Baton Rouge area, as well as other districts, are closed or transitioning to remote learning. Authorities emphasize the importance of safety and urge residents to stay indoors as conditions remain severe.