Mountain roads expected to become more dangerous due to weather

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BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Sleet and rain fell across the region Tuesday and roads in the High Country are expected to become more dangerous as night falls.

Watauga and Avery public schools closed Tuesday due to the inclement weather.

>> Watch the video above as Eyewitness News reporter Dave Faherty monitors the quickly changing weather conditions.