Another snow day! Knox County Schools and others cancel classes Friday

For the second day in a row, Knox County Schools has canceled school because of the snowy weather and icy road conditions. There will be no classes Friday.

School was canceled Thursday because of the anticipated snowfall, and while the snow is expected to stop in the evening, temperatures are going to drop into the teens Friday morning — the coldest Knox County has seen this season. The wind chill is expected to be in the single digits, according to the National Weather Service.

Bundle up!: New forecast shows Knoxville could see up to 4 inches of snow plus cold temps

"Due to forecasted freezing temps and continued precipitation that are expected to create icy conditions, Knox County Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022," Knox County Schools sent in a message to parents.

Other East Tennessee school closures

The winter weather and hazardous conditions caused several other school systems to close, delay or switch to all-virtual on Friday.

Alcoa City Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Anderson County Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Blount County Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Christian Academy of Knoxville: School will be closed on Friday.

Episcopal School of Knoxville: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Grace Christian Academy: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Greene County Schools: School is on a two-hour delay Friday.

Knoxville Catholic High School: All students will learn virtually Friday.

Lenoir City Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Loudon County Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Maryville City Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Monroe County Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Oneida Special School District: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Roane County Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Sacred Heart Cathedral School: School, the pre-school, Club Eagle, and all extra-curricular activities will be closed Friday.

Scott County Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday. Central Office and related departments will also be closed.

Sevier County Schools: Schools will be closed on Friday.

Becca Wright: Higher education reporter at Knox News
Instagram | Twitter | Email | 865-466-3731
Enjoy exclusive content and premium perks while supporting strong local journalism. To get started, visit knoxnews.com/subscribe.

This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Knox County Schools closed Friday due to snowy weather