Both districts opted for remote learning because of the threat of black ice.
Parents who spoke to ABC11 said that, though it can be a headache, they understand the decision.
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"Everybody's roads are different, everybody drives differently, so if it can prevent any other type of accident, then by all means, safety first," said WCPSS parent Ebony Blackshear.
"It's an inconvenience for the parents, but I understand they're just trying to keep everybody safe," said Durham parent Lisa Hannas.
And that's exactly the logic that school leaders say goes into making the call.
"Even in a two-hour delay, our school buses are still on the road, when there is the potential for black ice, when the temperatures are still below freezing,' said DPS superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis.
And in Wake County, Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor explained that in an area so geographically large, they have to make sure everyone is accounted for.
"All of those systems are connected. So we have multiple calendars, a three-tiered bus system that serves multiple schools. And so that means that if any kind of pivot we make is going to absolutely impact the entire landscape of transportation in the district," Taylor said.
As for the students, sixth-grader Nikhil summed up the feelings of many: "I just want to go play in the snow instead of do work."