Asheville area school closures

The change in weather prompted some school districts to cancel classes.

By 828newsNOW March 21, 2025 5:55 am

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Some Western North Carolina residents awoke to snow Friday.

The change in weather prompted some school districts to cancel classes.

Madison County Schools: Closed/optional workday
Mitchell County Schools: Closed/teacher workday
Yancey County Schools: Closed/teacher workday

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