The warning says the heaviest snow is expected between noon and 3 p.m., with the northeast Panhandles' heaviest snowfall around 3-9 p.m.

: As of 10:45 a.m., 50 districts have now closed. Only seven districts stayed with a two-hour delay. EARLIER: Some schools made announcements about Thursday morning delays as early as Wednesday evening due to the weather.

As a winter storm approaches, Guilford and Rockingham County Schools explain how they decide whether to cancel or delay classes.