Bus Stop Forecast – Monday, December 15th

Posted Sunday, December 14th

A cold but calm start to the new week is expected across Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties. Sunshine returns, winds stay light, and temperatures gradually climb after a frigid early morning. Below is a detailed look at conditions during school arrival and dismissal times.

Rowan County

Arrival Hours: 6–8 AM

Temperatures will start the morning in the upper teens to near 20 degrees, based on the tabular trend.
Wind chill values will likely be in the low to mid-teens, making heavy coats, hats, and gloves important for students at the bus stop.

• 6 AM: ~18–19°F, wind chill near 12–14°F

• 7 AM: ~19–20°F, wind chill near 14–15°F

• 8 AM: ~21°F, wind chill improving slightly into the mid-teens

Sky Conditions: Clear
Winds: Light and variable

Despite the sunshine, the morning will feel cold due to lingering Arctic air from the weekend.

Dismissal Hours: 2–4 PM

Afternoon temperatures slowly climb into the mid 30s, reaching the daily high near 37°F.

• 2 PM: ~31–32°F

• 3 PM: ~33–34°F

• 4 PM: ~34–35°F

Wind: Light and variable → wind chills only a few degrees below actual temps
Sky: Sunny and calm

Students will still want light jackets at dismissal, but it will feel noticeably better compared to the arrival hours.

Davie County

Arrival Hours: 6–8 AM

Temperatures in Davie County begin the morning in the upper teens, with wind chills in the low teens.

• 6 AM: ~18°F, wind chill near 12°F

• 7 AM: ~19°F, wind chill near 13–14°F

• 8 AM: ~21°F, wind chill near mid-teens

Sky: Clear
Wind: Calm or very light, gradually shifting southwest later in the day

Dismissal Hours: 2–4 PM

Sunny and slightly warmer.

• 2 PM: ~31–32°F

• 3 PM: ~33–34°F

• 4 PM: ~35°F

Winds: Light southwest breeze
Feels Like: Close to actual air temperature thanks to low wind speeds

Davie experiences a very similar day to Rowan, with a slightly earlier warm-up due to calm wind conditions.

Davidson County

Arrival Hours: 6–8 AM

The coldest start of the three counties.

• 6 AM: ~17–18°F

• 7 AM: ~18–19°F

• 8 AM: ~20°F

Wind Chill Values: As low as 10–12°F, especially at 6–7 AM
Wind: Calm early, becoming light southwest later
Sky: Clear

Dismissal Hours: 2–4 PM

Afternoon temperatures rise into the mid 30s.

• 2 PM: ~30–31°F

• 3 PM: ~33°F

• 4 PM: ~34–35°F

Wind chills remain close to the actual temperatures due to light winds.
Davidson remains slightly cooler than Rowan and Davie through the afternoon.