Though information on school closures in Western North Carolina is still sparse, several schools and universities have now issued alerts in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. Here's what we know so far from area educational institutions including WNC public school districts and colleges.

All of the area's private and public higher education institutions will remain closed at least through the rest of the week.

Most Asheville area private schools are closed through this Friday. But others are closed for longer periods of time. Here's what we know.