Posted Wednesday, December 10th

Below is the detailed breakdown of what students and families across Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties can expect during the critical school travel hours on Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon.

Rowan County (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)

Morning Arrival (6–8 AM)

Temperatures Thursday morning will be cold, starting in the upper 20s to near 30 degrees. Winds will be light from the west-northwest at 5 to 8 mph, keeping wind chills in the mid to upper 20s.
Skies will be clear, and no precipitation is expected. Students should dress warmly, especially those walking to bus stops.

Afternoon Dismissal (2–4 PM)

By afternoon, temperatures improve into the low to mid 40s, topping out near 45 degrees under sunny skies. Winds will remain light, generally from the west-northwest at 5 to 8 mph.
Conditions will be dry and seasonably cool.

Thursday Night

Clouds increase after sunset, with overnight lows dropping to the mid 20s. Winds become calm.

Davie County

Morning Arrival (6–8 AM)

Morning temperatures will be in the upper 20s, with wind chills also near the 20s due to a light west-northwest breeze. Skies remain mostly clear.
Students will experience similar cold conditions to Rowan County.

Afternoon Dismissal (2–4 PM)

Afternoon highs will reach the low to mid 40s, with mostly sunny skies. Winds will be light from the west-northwest, generally between 5 and 8 mph.
Dry and quiet conditions are expected.

Thursday Night

Clouds increase overnight as temperatures fall to around 26 degrees. Winds become calm.

Davidson County

Morning Arrival (6–8 AM)

Morning temperatures will begin in the upper 20s to near 30 degrees, with light northwest winds creating wind chills in the mid 20s. Skies will be sunny with no weather-related travel issues.

Afternoon Dismissal (2–4 PM)

Afternoon temperatures will warm into the mid 40s under sunny skies. Winds will be from the northwest at 6 to 9 mph, with occasional gusts up to 21 mph, especially earlier in the afternoon.
While breezy at times, conditions remain dry and stable.

Thursday Night

Clouds increase gradually with overnight lows dipping to around 27 degrees. Winds weaken and become calm.

Summary

All three counties — Rowan, Davie, and Davidson — will see a cold start Thursday morning, followed by a cool but sunny afternoon and temperatures dipping into the 20s Thursday night. No precipitation or travel hazards are expected during school transportation hours.