ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Patchy black ice developed across parts of Western North Carolina early Tuesday as temperatures dipped below freezing, according to the National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg.
Forecasters said wet roadways refroze overnight, creating isolated slick spots, particularly in rural areas, on bridges and overpasses, and along untreated roads. Pedestrians were urged to use caution on sidewalks, driveways and parking lots.
The hazardous conditions prompted another round of school closures and delays across the region.
Schools with altered schedules include:
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Two-hour delay
Asheville City Schools: Two-hour delay
Avery County Schools: Closed
Buncombe County Schools: Remote learning day
Burke County Schools: Remote learning day
Graham County Schools: Two-hour delay
Haywood Community College: Two-hour delay
Haywood County Schools: Remote learning day/optional teacher workday
Henderson County Public Schools: Two-hour delay
Jackson County Schools: Two-hour delay
Macon County Schools – Franklin Districts: Three-hour delay
Madison County Schools: Remote learning day/optional teacher workday
Mayland Community College: Remote learning day
McDowell Technical Community College: Two-hour delay
Mitchell County Schools: Remote learning day
Polk County Schools: Two-hour delay
Swain County Schools: Two-hour delay
Transylvania County Schools: Virtual day
Yancey County Schools: Remote learning day