A winter storm advisory has been issued across central North Carolina due to hazardous conditions caused by early morning black ice and freezing temperatures. These weather conditions are expected to persist throughout the day, impacting various areas that received snowfall. As a result, several school districts have made announcements regarding delayed openings and closures for Tuesday.
School Closures and Delays in North Carolina
- Durham Public Schools: Closed for students and staff.
- Orange County Schools: Closed for students and staff; all after-school activities canceled.
- Johnston County Public Schools: Operating on a 2-hour delay.
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools: Operating on a 2-hour delay.
- Franklin County Schools: Closed for students and staff.
- Granville County Schools: Closed for students and staff.
- Halifax County Schools: Remote Learning only.
- Harnett County Schools: Opening on a 2-hour delay.
- Lee County Schools: Opening on a 2-hour delay.
- Northampton County Schools: Remote Learning only.
- Warren County Schools: Closed for students and staff; remote day for staff.
- Wayne County Schools: Starting on a 2-hour delay.
- Central Carolina Community College: 2-hour delay.
- Eastern Carolina Christian College: Closed.
How to Stay Updated
To monitor ongoing school closures and delays due to inclement weather, visit El-Balad for real-time updates. For school administrators or business owners wishing to report closures, submissions must be made through the online system. The old phone system is no longer operational.
If you need to register your organization or report closings, please ensure you provide your organization’s details, including:
- Organization Name
- Type of Organization (school, church, business, etc.)
- Mailing Address
- Organization’s Phone Number
- Contact Person
- Contact’s Email
- Contact’s Mobile Phone
Stay safe and informed as the weather impacts daily activities across North Carolina.
