ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — District leaders in Ashe County have announced that all schools will be closed on Tuesday.
School officials said the closure is due to snow-covered roads.
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A windchill forecasted to be near zero was also a contributing factor.
School officials said Tuesday could however be an optional teacher workday for staff members.
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