In the face of icy forecasts, upstate schools prioritize safety by canceling events and e-learning days in anticipation of the snowstorm.

Due to cold temperatures and the possibility of up to three inches of snow on Friday, January 10, schools around the Upstate have canceled activities and switched to online instruction. This is the first substantial snowfall to hit the area since 2022.

Greenville County campuses declared an e-learning day and closed all of its offices and campuses. The head of media relations, Tim Waller, reassured families that they could make up any online courses they missed because of internet or power outages. Due to hazardous traffic conditions and possible power outages, after-school programs and events planned for January 10 and 11 have also been canceled.

Additionally, Anderson District 3 communications coordinator Dylan McCullough said that Anderson County schools would have an e-learning day on January 10 and that all extracurricular activities will be suspended through January 11.

Due to a snowstorm warning, Spartanburg County School District 5 also declared closures and an e-learning day on January 10. The district raised worries about student drivers, families, and bus safety.

Pickens County Schools did the same, engaging county and state authorities regarding travel safety before announcing January 10 as an e-learning day. Chief communications officer Darian Byrd has also announced the cancellation of activities for January 11.

On January 10, Furman University will stay open until 2:00 p.m. in anticipation of snowfall. Facilities for dining and recreation will have set hours. Men's and women's basketball games are among the sporting events that have been postponed.

Schools are putting safety first while making sure that instruction continues digitally while the area is affected by snow, ice, and cold weather.