Wintry precipitation fell throughout the day on Monday, causing local schools and government offices to close early. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday due to the threat of black ice, and that has caused several delays.

Alamance – Burlington Schools will operate on a three-hour delay Tuesday, March 13.

Chapel Hill – Carrboro City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, March 13.

Chatham County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay Tuesday, March 13.

Durham Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, March 13.

Orange County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay Tuesday, March 13.

St. Thomas More Catholic School will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, March 13.

Durham Tech will open campuses at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 13.

UNC is operating under Condition 1 until 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 13.

Chapel Hill Transit will not begin operations until at least 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 13.

Chatham and Orange County Courts are delayed until 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 13.

Orange County Government offices will open on a two-hour delay Tuesday, March 13.

This post will be updated with additional information as it is made available.

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