Some schools closed; Some delayed Tuesday (updated, 8:20 p.m. 1/13/25)

Catawba County Schools has announced that there will be no school for students on Tuesday, January 14th. It will be an optional teacher working day and staff should only travel when they feel comfortable doing so. QUEST will also be closed. A statement from the school district says there are still some rural areas with icy conditions that are unsafe for buses and student drivers.

Hickory City Schools has announced that due to sub-freezing temperatures and lingering ice on many side roads, the school system will operate on a three-hour delay for students and staff tomorrow. Lunch will be served. Bus routes will be limited.

Newton-Conover City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students on Tuesday. Kid Connection will operate on a two-hour delay at all locations.

Caldwell County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday. Bus routes may be limited. WrapAround will work with a delay of two hours.

Burke County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday for students and staff. Alexander County Schools is also operating on a two-hour delay for staff and students Tuesday.

All Catawba Valley Community College locations will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday.