Area schools were rushing early Friday to alert parents that schools were closed due to winter precipitation overnight.

By 6 a.m. approximately 3 inches of snow had fallen across the area with light snow still falling.

Area schools that reported being closed Friday include:

Natchez-Adams School District
Concordia Parish School Distrct
Cathedral School
Adams County Christian School
Trinity Episcopal Day School
Delta Charter School
Franklin County School District
Catahoula Parish School District