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Winter Weather Disrupts Louisville Area Schools
21 Jan
Summary
- Several Louisville area schools closed or moved to online learning due to winter weather.
- The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for slick roads.
- Five school districts shifted to nontraditional instruction for student safety.
Winter weather advisories were in effect for the Louisville metro area on January 21, leading to significant disruptions for local school districts. The National Weather Service warned of slick roads due to freezing rain and temperatures below freezing.
In response to the adverse conditions, Bullitt, Oldham, Shelby, Meade, and Nelson county school districts made the decision to shift to nontraditional instruction (NTI). This move was made proactively to ensure the safety of students and staff navigating the hazardous weather.
Hardin County Schools announced a full closure for January 21. The National Weather Service advised residents to exercise caution and slow down when traveling on potentially icy roads. Information on Kentucky road conditions was made available online.
