Strong Winds, Hazardous Road Conditions Force School Closures In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — Some San Diego area schools were closed Thursday amid winter storm conditions.

The San Diego County Office of Education announced that schools in Mountain Empire Unified School District were closed due to strong winds and hazardous road conditions. The district has schools in Boulevard, Campo, Descanso, Pine Valley and Potrero.

Due to inclement weather conditions, schools in Julian Union School District, Julian Union High School District and Spencer Valley School District closed early at noon.

"The safety of students and school staff is of the utmost importance to San Diego County school districts," the County Office of Education said in a statement.

A winter weather advisory was in effect from 4 a.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday for the county's mountains, including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley, according to the National Weather Service.

"Travel could be very difficult," forecasters said. "The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage."