Pockets of freezing rain crossed central Ohio on Wednesday night, leading some districts to delay the start of classes on Thursday. According to Storm Team 4, temperatures will above freezing during the overnight hours,

Several school districts in central Ohio canceled classes or delayed start times Thursday morning because of icy conditions. Most central Ohio counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory after freezing rain moved through the area,

The number of schools closed or in a delay number in the hundreds in northern Ohio thanks to the overnight freezing rain. Most Greater Akron schools are closed. including Cuyahoga Falls, Stow-Munroe Falls and Barberton. Kent State has canceled all classes scheduled before 10 a.m. Thursday on the main campus.

Mingo, Indianola and Norwalk announced two-hour delays, with dozens more across the state doing the same. As of 9 a.m

Central Ohio school districts have announced delays for Thursday as freezing rain blanketed the region overnight. According to a winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service, freezing rain overnight was expected to cause slippery roads and sidewalks. The advisory remained in place until 7 a.m. Thursday.