Northeastern North Carolina is bracing for the first accumulating snowfall of the season as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield issues a Winter Weather Advisory for the region beginning 2 p.m. Monday and continuing through midnight.
The advisory covers Pasquotank, Camden, Chowan, and Perquimans counties, where 1 to 2 inches of snow are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Snow is forecast to begin late Monday morning or around midday and continue into the evening.
Snow Expected to Impact Midday and Evening Travel
Forecasters say snow may begin falling as early as 11 a.m., with accumulation occurring quickly as temperatures drop. The heaviest snowfall is expected during the afternoon, creating potentially hazardous conditions for the Monday evening commute.
The NWS warns motorists to expect slippery roads and reduced visibility, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and untreated secondary roads. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, leave extra distance between vehicles, and check travel updates through DriveNC.gov and Virginia’s 511 system.
The Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 2 p.m. to midnight Monday, with the NWS noting that even light snowfall could quickly create slippery travel conditions.
Residents across northeastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia are encouraged to monitor forecast updates through weather.gov and NOAA Weather Radio.
Schools Closures and Early Releases
Area school districts are adjusting schedules in advance of the winter weather:
Edenton-Chowan Schools
Edenton-Chowan Schools will release students at noon Dec. 8, according to an announcement made on Dec. 7. All schools and the central office will be closed after all the students return home safely and the buses return to the bus garage. The district plans to continue watching the weather throughout the night and will adjust the schedule if necessary.
In regards to John A. Holmes High School’s schedule: “With the early release, students will take their first block benchmarks and then go to second block for review. Students will eat lunch with second block and then prepare for dismissal.”
All after school activities are canceled for Monday.
Perquimans County Schools
Perquimans County Schools announced Sunday evening it will be closed for students on Monday, Dec. 8. The district cited NWS projections of 1 to 2 inches of snow beginning around 11 a.m. as the basis for the decision.
- Monday will be a required workday for school employees, who are asked to report on their regular schedules as conditions allow.
- All after-school activities are canceled.
Elizabeth City–Pasquotank Public Schools (ECPPS)
ECPPS will operate on a three-hour early release Monday due to the winter weather advisory.
Student dismissal times are as follows:
- 11:15 a.m. – Pre-K & Micro School
- 11:45 a.m. – Elementary Schools
- 12:20 p.m. – H.L. Trigg Community School
- 12:30 p.m. – ECP Early College
- 12:35 p.m. – Middle Schools
- 12:50 p.m. – High Schools
All after-school activities and extracurricular events are canceled.
ECPPS officials thanked families for their understanding as the district prepares for potentially hazardous afternoon conditions.
Gates County Schools
Gates County Schools will operate on a remote learning day Monday with New Beginnings Daycare to be closed.
Washington County
Washington County Schools will operate on an early release schedule with staff to be released as soon as all students have safely left campus.
Tyrrell County
Tyrrell County Schools will operate on a two hour early dismissal. Tyrrell Elementary School will release at 1 p.m. and Columbia Middle School and Columbia Early College High School will release at 1:10 p.m. Student safety is our top priority, and this change will allow buses and families time to travel safely. All after-school activities, events, and athletics are canceled.
Please make necessary arrangements for student pick-up and supervision. Updates will be shared through district email, phone alerts, and our TCS Facebook page as we monitor the conditions for Tuesday, December 9th.
Currituck County Schools
Currituck County Schools will operate on an early release schedule on Monday, December 8, 2025.
All after-school activities and events will be canceled, including the YMCA After-School Care Program.
District officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and keep you informed should any additional changes to our schedule be needed.
College of the Albemarle
As of Dec. 7: “At this time, College of The Albemarle will operate on its regular schedule for Monday, Dec. 8. If conditions on Monday warrant a schedule change, we will make that announcement as soon as possible through our COA Alert System, ReGroup, which includes email, phone and text, as well as shared on social media, local media outlets and the COA website.”
Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies
NEAAAT will release at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. All after school activities are canceled.
Pocosin Innovative Center
The Pocosin Innovative Center previously announced an 11:30 a.m. dismissal Monday, also canceling all afternoon activities.
Other Closures/Delays
Bertie County
Due to inclement weather, the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office toy drive scheduled Monday at Dollar General in Merry Hill will be rescheduled for another day this week.
Also, the Bertie County Commissioners meeting has been rescheduled. Therefore, the life-saving recognition for Bertie County Deputies and U.S. Marines will also be rescheduled.
We will update this story as the news develops.