School Closings And Delays in Far East Tennessee After Overnight Snow
School closings and delays were announced across far East Tennessee after overnight snowfall as a winter weather advisory remained in effect, bringing occasional snow showers through Monday night and wind-driven cold. The advisory warns of slippery roads and conditions that could affect the Monday morning and evening commutes.
National Weather Service advisory: accumulations, wind and cold
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory noting "occasional snow showers through Monday night" and saying accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected, with even higher totals at the top of Great Smoky Mountains peaks. The forecast calls for very cold and windy conditions. The weather service warned, "Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. "
Hazardous outlook across most of East Tennessee as flurries begin
Most of East Tennessee is under a hazardous weather outlook as flurries started to fall and temperatures dropped. Heavy snowfall is not predicted for Knoxville or Oak Ridge, and schools in Knoxville and Oak Ridge are on schedule.
School Closings And Delays: districts closed Monday, Feb. 23
Several districts announced full closures for Monday, Feb. 23. The following are closed for Monday, Feb. 23:
- Campbell County Schools: Closed for Monday, Feb. 23
- Carter County School District: Closed Monday, Feb. 23
- Claiborne County Schools: Closed for Monday, Feb. 23
- Grainger County Schools: Closed for Monday, Feb. 23
- Johnson County Schools: Closed Monday, Feb. 23
- Rogersville City School: Closed for Monday, Feb. 23
- Scott County Schools: Closed for Monday, Feb. 23; Central Office and related departments are on a two-hour delay
- Union County Schools: Closed for Monday, Feb. 23; Central Office will be open
Two-hour delays and modified schedules in other districts
Several systems moved to two-hour delays for Monday, Feb. 23. Those listed with two-hour delays are Cocke County Schools, Heritage Christian Academy, and Sevier County Schools. Scott County Schools' Central Office and related departments are also on a two-hour delay while the schools themselves are closed for Monday, Feb. 23.
Unicoi County shifts to virtual learning and meal pickup details
Unicoi County Schools will have no in-person learning; virtual learning begins at 10 a. m. Lunches will be available for pickup for all students at either Unicoi Elementary or Unicoi High School between 11 a. m. and 1 p. m. Students can go to whichever school is closer to them.
This list will be updated as districts revise schedules and officials issue new information.
