North Carolina schools: Wake and Orange among counties facing 2-hour delay Friday, check full list

Several North Carolina school districts, led by Wake County (WCPSS), announced a two-hour delay for Friday, December 5, due to severe weather conditions.

Updated on: Dec 5, 2025, 07:05:17 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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School districts in multiple counties in central North Carolina announced that schools will start with a two-hour delay on Friday (December 5) amid the snowy weather condition in the area.

Wake County Public Schools System (WCPPS) was the first to announce that schools within the district will start late. But WCPPS is not the only school district posting a delay on Friday.

At least four other school districts have announced that schools will start with a delay of two hours on December 5. Some schools have also announced closure or remote learning due to the weather conditions. More school districts are expected to join if the weather conditions in the state continue to deteriorate.

School Districts On 2-Hour Delay Friday

The following school districts in North Carolina have already announced a 2-hour delay on Friday.

Wake County Public Schools System

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Orange County Schools

Johnston County Public Schools

Chatham County Schools

Alleghany County Schools

Davie County Schools

Schools With 3-Hour Delay Friday

The following school districts will open three hours late due to the snowy conditions in North Carolina on Friday.

Asheboro City Schools

Randolph County School System

Schools Closed/ On Remote Learning

The following are the school districts that are either closed or will have remote learning due to the weather conditions.

Schools Closed

Alamance-Burlington School System

Lexington City Schools

Mount Airy City Schools

Wilkes County Schools

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

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Schools With Remote Learning

Davidson County Schools

Guilford County Schools

Rockingham County Schools

Stokes County Schools

Surry County Schools

Yadkin County Schools

Durham County Schools

Which Parts of North Carolina Will See Snow Friday?

Western NC / Mountain areas and the Central-northern Piedmont are expected to see snowfall on Friday. The areas around Asheville and communities north of I-40 in Western NC could get snow or a mix of snow and sleet.

Meanwhile, counties north and northwest of the Piedmont Triangle area in central NC — roughly north of the I-40 / I-85 corridor — are expected to see a mix of snow, sleet, or freezing rain.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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