Local schools, universities announce plans ahead of potential winter weather
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- Sharp temperature drop Sunday night will create widespread black ice, making travel hazardous Monday, especially on shaded roads.
- Local schools and Auburn University report no schedule changes currently but will monitor conditions and issue updates as needed.
Local school districts and universities in West Georgia and East Alabama are announcing their plans ahead of potential winter weather.
Winter weather is expected to affect parts of the southeast United States, and thankfully most recent forecasts appear to indicate that the greatest winter weather threat will be in northern Alabama and Georgia.
Despite no winter weather, a sharp temperature drop late Sunday night will cause a flash freeze, turning wet roads, bridges, overpasses, and walkways into widespread black ice.
Travel will be hazardous from overnight through midday Monday, especially on less-traveled or shaded roads, since earlier rain won’t dry before freezing. Temperatures briefly reach the mid-30s Monday with little melting, then fall again, causing potential refreezing. While not a classic ice storm, rain followed by rapid Arctic cold will create dangerous icy conditions, which has caused some schools and universities to issue statements ahead of it.
Glenwood School in Phenix City announced their schedule remains unchanged, but will continue to watch conditions.
Districts, like Troup County and Harris County in Georgia and Chambers County in Alabama, shared the same sentiments.
Auburn University issued an email to students, staff and administrators, and parents about their plans regarding the winter weather as well.
“At this time, there are no expected impacts to the Auburn University community or campus operations,” the university’s campus safety and security said. “The forecast is subject to change, and the university will maintain close coordination with local and state agencies.
Both school districts and universities said they will continue to send out updates via communication channels.
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