Starting tonight, clouds will continue to thicken as our next weather system moves into the region. A large area of rain will approach the region later this evening, with heaviest pockets of rain happening after midnight. The more organized and widespread rainfall is expected to lose some of its strength as it gets closer to Charlotte.
Schools in the area are experiencing power outages due to the storm. Here are the schools without power:
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.
