WEST VIRGINIA — A round of winter weather expected to move into West Virginia overnight is prompting many school districts to close or delay classes on Friday.
Forecasters say accumulating snow and slippery roads are likely across multiple regions beginning early in the morning, creating hazardous travel conditions for buses and commuters. As a result, numerous county school systems have already announced closures, while others plan to operate on delayed schedules to allow extra time for road crews to treat highways and secondary routes.
The latest closings and delays may be viewed here.
Districts in both the southern and central parts of the state are bracing for the impacts, with officials citing concerns over untreated back roads and the potential for freezing temperatures to worsen conditions before sunrise.
Several schools have also indicated that remote learning may be used in place of in-person instruction.
Additional announcements are expected as weather conditions evolve, and families are encouraged to monitor local alerts closely. The approaching snowfall marks one of the season’s first widespread weather disruptions for West Virginia’s schools.
