Far east Tennessee is under a winter weather warning with “occasional snow showers Monday night,” according to the National Weather Service. Some schools closed or delayed openings.
Snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected (even higher at the tops of the Great Smoky Mountains), and the weather will be very cold and windy.
“Plan for slippery road conditions. Hazardous road conditions may affect Monday morning and evening commutes,” the weather service warned.
Much of East Tennessee faces a dangerous weather outlook as light snow begins to fall and temperatures drop. No heavy snow is expected in Knoxville or Oak Ridge, where schools are still in session as scheduled.
Here are the schools that are closed or delayed. The list will be updated.
East Tennessee School Closings and Delays Monday, February 23
Carter County School District: Closed on Monday, February 23rd
Cork County Schools: Two hours delay on Monday 23 February
Johnson County Schools: Closed on Monday, February 23rd
Sevier County Schools: Two hours delay on Monday 23 February
Unicoi County Schools: No in-person learning – Virtual learning begins at 10 a.m. Lunch will be available to all students at Unicoi Elementary School or Unicoi High School between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Students can go to a school closer to them.
This article originally appeared in the Knoxville News-Sentinel: East Tennessee schools closed or delayed due to snow
