Punxsutawney Philβs handlers say heβs seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather. Philβs annual prediction occurred shortly after dawn Monday outside his tree stump in Gobblerβs Knob.
Gov. Josh Stein issued a new State of Emergency to ensure the state qualifies if federal assistance is needed to respond or recover from this weekend's winter weather.
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) resumed limited services Monday but with predicted freezing conditions tonight, all services will end at midnight.
Robert Graham, chief of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, says officials are closely monitoring conditions across the city and coordinating with local agencies to ensure public safety.Β
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed on Monday due to the winter storm moving through the Charlotte area. The district will not be using a make-up day.