Posted Thursday, December 11, 2025

A weak disturbance early Friday brings the chance for brief flurries in portions of the region before skies gradually clear through the day. Temperatures start cold and moderate into the afternoon. Below is a detailed breakdown for Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties.

Rowan County

Arrival Hours (6–8 AM)

Temperatures will be in the lower 30s, ranging from 30–33°F.
Winds remain light and variable during the early morning commute, producing wind chills mainly in the upper 20s to near 30°F.
Sky cover remains high, with cloud cover around 75–95%, but the chance of flurries during the arrival window is very low for Rowan County.
Humidity values climb into the upper 80s to near 90% as clouds thicken, but precipitation potential stays minimal.

Summary for students:
Cold morning at the bus stop with thick cloud cover but little to no chance for flurries during arrival hours.

Dismissal Hours (2–4 PM)

Afternoon temperatures rise into the mid to upper 40s, topping out near 47–49°F.
Light southwest winds will help improve conditions, with wind chills matching the air temperature.
Clouds gradually break through the afternoon, especially after 2 PM, leading to partly sunny conditions by dismissal.
Flurry potential increases slightly later in the day (3–4 PM), but coverage remains limited and should not impact transportation.

Summary for students:
Milder afternoon with temperatures well into the 40s and clearing skies. Only a small chance of a stray flurry late in the afternoon.

Davie County

Arrival Hours (6–8 AM)

Temperatures range from 30–32°F, with wind chills holding in the upper 20s.
Clouds remain thick early, with sky cover around 80–95%.
There is a slight chance of flurries or very light snow before 7–8 AM, but any flakes will be brief and non-accumulating.
Humidity rises into the upper 80s near arrival time, consistent with cloud cover and weak upper-level lift.

Summary for students:
Cold and cloudy morning with a small chance of brief flakes. No impacts expected.

Dismissal Hours (2–4 PM)

Temperatures reach the mid-40s, with highs near 46–47°F.
Skies gradually become mostly sunny during the afternoon as drier air moves in.
Winds remain light and variable.
Precipitation chances fall to zero after the early afternoon.

Summary for students:
Clearing and cool afternoon with no weather-related concerns.

Davidson County

Arrival Hours (6–8 AM)

Temperatures will be in the upper 20s to near 30°F, making this the coldest of the three counties at arrival time.
Wind chills drop into the mid-20s, so layering will be important at the bus stop.
Davidson County carries the highest chance for flurries among the three counties during the early morning hours, mainly between 6–8 AM, though snow amounts remain zero.

Sky cover near 85–95%, with weak lift supportive of passing flakes.

Summary for students:
Cold morning with the best chance for brief flurries in the region. No accumulation expected.

Dismissal Hours (2–4 PM)

Temperatures rise into the mid to upper 40s, reaching around 47–48°F.
Skies become mostly sunny during the afternoon.
Light southeast winds remain gentle and should not affect bus routes.

Summary for students:
Pleasant but cool afternoon with clearing skies and no flurry chances after mid-morning.

Regional Summary for Rowan-Salisbury Schools

• Morning: Cold at all bus stops with temperatures around 30°F.

  • Davidson County has the best chance of a few early flurries.

  • Rowan and Davie counties remain mostly cloudy with minimal flurry potential.

• Afternoon: Skies gradually clear with highs in the mid to upper 40s across all counties.
  Transportation impacts are not expected throughout the day.