The weekend brings even better news for outdoor plans. Both Saturday and Sunday will deliver plenty of sunshine with just a few passing clouds. Temperatures rise into the low to mid-70s each afternoon, a few degrees above normal for this time of year.
Check out these pictures from High Country Press (hcpress.com) of flooding in Boone and a high water rescue that happened in the parking lot near Boone Mall.
Wreck after wreck, drivers were helpless against snow and ice.
Snow and sleet started falling early Friday in Hickory and lasted all evening, making for treacherous road conditions.
Charlotte officials held a news conference Friday detailing the latest on the winter storm and how it is effecting our area.
The winter weather has caused icy conditions on Charlotte area roads.
Lingering snow showers will taper off Saturday.
The American Red Cross is urging residents to stay safe during this winter storm.
Here are the closings and delays for Friday:
