Emma, Suzy and Will Watts make snow angels in the St. Alban's neighborhood/New Neighborhood in Old Davidson. (Steve Watts photo)

Tess and Tom Palmer of the St. Alban's neighborhood pose with their snowgirl "Hearts" - now melting quickly, says mom. (Lyn Francouer Palmer photo)

Snow began falling in Davidson before midnight Tuesday and by the time it stopped overnight it had reached several inches in places. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are closed and it’s an optional teacher work day. Employees were told to arrive two hours late. No makeup day has been set.

A Snow Day Gallery

See our gallery of reader photos below from today’s snow day in Davidson. Have a photo to share? Send it to editor@davidsonnews.net.

Davidson Day School said it will be closed for the day as well. Children’s Community School announced a 2-hour delay at 6 a.m., but later decided to close for the day.

It was 21 degrees at 6 a.m. in Davidson. The National Weather Service has a winter weather advisory in effect until 9 a.m. Light snow showers were possible early this morning. Roads could be icy and drivers were warned to take care at least through mid-morning.

Snow Day in Davidson

KIds sled on a snow-covered hill in the McConnell neighborhood Wednesday morning. (Rodney Graham photo)

From left, Emma Holthouser, Eva Clauss, Isabella and Olivia Krider pose with their snowman. (Kris Krider photo)

Snow and ice cover a walkway at Davidson College early Wednesday. (David Boraks photo)

Shep blends in with the background Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. (Mary Kim Folds photo)

Snow is visible from the front porch of Debbie O'Hara's home in Davidson Pointe, on Lake Davidson. (Debbie O'Hara photo)

Sledders climb back up the hill in the McConnell neighborhood. (Alex Phillips photo)