Live winter weather tracker: Record cold temperatures and heavy snow across the East Coast and Midwest
Public and private school officials across the East Coast are already making decisions about closures and delays for Tuesday, as a winter storm brings heavy snow and slippery roads to several states.
The newly announced closures follow a series of schools that closed early Monday as the storm brought snow and made travel treacherous in the region. As of Monday evening, winter storm warnings and weather advisories remained in effect in Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. Alec Butner, senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS), said News week It was a little early in the season for this amount of snow. Some schools in affected areas decided to close their doors on Tuesday due to concerns about unsafe travel.
Virginia
In Virginia, several public and private schools closed their doors on Tuesday.
- Amelia County Public Schools
- Dinwiddie County Public Schools
- Fuqua School
- Prince Edward County Public Schools
North Carolina
In eastern North Carolina, several schools have already announced two-hour delays for Tuesday.
- Beaufort County Schools
- Pamlico County Schools
- Onslow County Schools
Most schools cited transportation difficulties linked to the change in timetables. NWS meteorologists urged people to stay home until the worst of the storm has passed.
“People should delay any travel if possible,” NWS Blacksburg, Virginia, said in a winter storm warning. “If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave enough space between you and the motorist in front of you and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid harsh braking or acceleration and be especially careful on slopes or when turning. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.”
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