After two days of precipitation and low temperatures, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District requested Tuesday morning classes be postponed by two hours.

CHCCS administrators sent the alert to families Monday at 4:30 p.m. With temperatures expected to reach or fall below freezing overnight, there is concern about the possibility of ice or slippery patches on the roads.

“We want our employees, students and families to have more time (and daylight) on Tuesday to carefully walk, bike or drive to schools and offices,” said Andy Jenks, chief communications officer, in of the message. “This also gives our teams more time to treat school driveways, sidewalks and shaded areas to keep the school safe.”

🟡 Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will start a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

🔗 More details: https://t.co/FewH5NOyYI pic.twitter.com/3KEyg0veTu

— Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (@chccs) January 6, 2025

The decision came after CHCCS began normal operations Monday, marking the return of classes for teachers and students after winter break — and after parts of the Triangle experienced sleet and wintry mix Sunday afternoon into the evening.

Orange County Schools also announced a two-hour delay for Tuesday operations after announcing one on Monday, and Chatham County Schools also announced a two-hour delay.

TWO HOUR DELAY | Due to low temperatures and wet road conditions expected overnight, OCS will operate a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7th. Thank you to our dedicated teams working in the early hours of the morning to keep everyone safe! Stay tuned for updates: https://t.co/RdfmOCa4bP #orangecountyfirst pic.twitter.com/ATL4agPRwx

— OrangeCountySchools (@OrangeCoSchools) January 6, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts that Orange County and surrounding areas will experience subfreezing temperatures around 9 p.m. Monday, rising back above 32 degrees Tuesday morning. Since NWS-operated rain gauges in the county recorded about a half-inch of rain from Sunday evening through Monday, the community could be among the areas at risk for roads having frozen spots from runoff or pudding.

While the incoming breeze and drier air will help dry out most roads this evening, there is a risk of isolated icy patches tonight into Tuesday morning, particularly in areas where rain is draining or accumulating. Drivers are urged to take extra caution this evening and into Tuesday morning. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/jlYKaUWnMJ

– NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) January 6, 2025

For more information on both districts’ operational changes, please visit their respective websites.

Featured image by Madison Inouye.

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