CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Kanawha County Schools opted to send students home two hours early Wednesday, as most of West Virginia sits under a winter storm watch.
The National Weather Service says the watch is in effect from Friday morning through late Saturday night.
The weather service says more than a foot of snow is possible in some locations, and sleet could initially mix with snow on Friday. Forecasters say accumulations could make roads impassable and topple trees and power lines.
Schools in McDowell, Roane, Boone, Lincoln and Raleigh counties already have opted to close three hours early Wednesday due to anticipated snowfall and inclement weather conditions.
Other schools, such as those in Wayne, Wyoming, Mingo, Calhoun, Clay and Randolph counties opted to close even earlier Wednesday, sending students home before lunchtime.