News Summary
Upstate South Carolina schools are navigating delays and cancellations as frigid temperatures and icy conditions affect class schedules. With significant snowfall in areas like Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg counties, districts are making critical decisions. While some maintain regular schedules, others opt for delays or e-learning days to ensure student safety. Conditions remain treacherous, urging families to stay informed about travel and school updates as winter weather advisories continue.
Upstate Schools Grapple with Winter Weather: Delays and Closures Ahead
As residents in Upstate South Carolina brace for winter weather challenges, local schools are making some important decisions regarding class schedules. With icy roads and snowfall to contend with, the possibility of class delays or cancellations is very much on the minds of school districts.
What’s the Weather Looking Like?
We’re in for another chilly night! Low temperatures through Wednesday are predicted to dip down to a bone-chilling 17 degrees. Fast forward to Thursday, and while the high should reach a cozy 40 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, the nighttime lows are expected to fall back to around 21 degrees. This means we’ve got a real recipe for icy conditions as temperatures drop below freezing again.
Snow Accumulation Reports
The National Weather Service has been busy crunching numbers, and here’s what they found in terms of snow accumulation:
- Anderson County: 0.5 inches
- Greenville County: 0.4 inches
- Spartanburg County: 0.3 inches
Clearly, the roads around here are being described as ‘icy and dangerous’, causing many families to reconsider their plans for school commutes.
School District Decisions
In light of the icy road conditions, different school districts are taking varying approaches:
- Greenville County Schools have decided to stick with a normal schedule on January 23 after evaluating conditions favorably.
- Spartanburg District 3 will also maintain a regular schedule on January 23. However, they are urging parents to remain cautious due to sporadic patches of ice.
- Meanwhile, Spartanburg School District Six and District Five are feeling optimistic and will resume normal schedules as road conditions seem safe for travel.
- For Anderson Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5, they are opting for a two-hour schedule delay, with buses avoiding any roads that could be icy.
- Anderson District 3 has declared an e-learning day on January 23 due to unsafe rural roads.
A Recap of Recent Weather Challenges
It has been a tricky past few days for many Upstate districts. Numerous school districts opted for e-learning days on January 22 due to severe cold and treacherous road conditions. Spartanburg Day School monitored conditions closely and also went for a two-hour delay that morning. Meanwhile, Greenville County Schools made the tough choice to close for the day, switching to an e-learning format to keep students safe.
In Spartanburg, districts 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 also organized e-learning days on January 22, responding to weather advisories that had families on alert. However, Spartanburg Districts 1 and 2 decided to keep their doors open, showing resilience as they monitored the weather.
Looking Into the Future
Although college class cancellations have varied by institution, Clemson University is currently in a phase of careful monitoring before settling on decisions. A winter weather advisory remains firmly in place, hinting that more slippery roads might be on the way.
In preparation for adverse conditions, all after-school activities were canceled on January 21, ensuring that students and staff could stay safe.
As Upstate families prepare for whatever the weather may bring, it’s crucial to stay informed about school schedules and travel conditions. This winter has certainly given us a chill, and it appears it’s not quite done with us yet!
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Additional Resources
- Fox Carolina: Upstate School District Announces Class Changes Due to Weather
- WSPA: Weather Prompts School Changes in the Upstate
- Greenville Online: Greenville Schools Change After School Programs Due to Extreme Cold
- Post and Courier: Upstate Greenville Snow, Ice Roads School Delays, Closures
- Wikipedia: Winter Weather
