SOUTH CAROLINA — Schools across parts of South Carolina could face multiple closures or delays next week as districts evaluate the impacts of a winter storm expected to bring snowfall to portions of the state this weekend.
Forecasts indicate that some areas of South Carolina, particularly northern and upstate regions, could receive measurable snow. While snowfall amounts and exact locations remain uncertain, education officials say the effects of snow accumulation combined with very cold temperatures could lead to hazardous conditions that persist into the start of the school week.
Even after snowfall ends, freezing temperatures can allow snow and ice to remain on roads, bridges, and shaded or less-traveled routes. These conditions are especially concerning for school transportation, as buses often travel secondary roads early in the morning when refreezing is most likely. Districts must determine whether road conditions are safe across wide geographic areas before resuming normal schedules…