County of Watauga issued the following announcement on Jan. 15.
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Watauga County Offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. Weather and road conditions will continue to be monitored and adjustments will be made, if necessary.
Original source can be found here.