Winter is here in North Carolina! Many schools are closed, delayed, or switching to remote learning because of the cold and snow. Charlotte saw its first snowfall in three years, while nearby areas faced slippery ice.
Some school districts have made changes for Tuesday. Iredell County Schools are closed, allowing teachers to work from home. Lincoln County schools start two hours late because of black ice, and Alexander County has a similar delay. In Ashe County, students will learn online—elementary classes start at 9 a.m. and high school classes at 10 a.m. Other schools, like ones in Guilford, Winston-Salem/Forsyth, and Lexington City, also announced closures or delays and some are offering remote learning.
In Charlotte, a light snowfall created a winter alert, especially in areas north and west of the city. The weather for the rest of the week is expected to be cold with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures will be in the 40s during the day but may drop to the 20s at night. Tonight, it will be very cold, with temperatures dipping into the teens. Charlotte might get close to a record low of 18 degrees.
As the week goes on, a cold front will return temperatures to the 40s on Friday and Saturday, with a little warm-up by Sunday. Be ready for possible rain next Monday!
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