Alabama students are only just beginning to return to class after the winter holiday and now school systems are having to decide whether to cancel due to the threat of winter storms.

Forecasters issued winter storm watches for north and part of central Alabama that will go into effect at midnight on Friday.

North Alabama could see 4 to 6 inches of snow, with 8 inches not out of the question in isolated areas, according to the weather service.

Those in the winter storm watch in central Alabama have the potential to see 2 to 5 inches of snow and sleet.

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Here are the latest delays and closings:

DeKalb County schools — Closed on Friday