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.
Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency as the winter storm moves in. An emergency shelter opened Saturday night to help people who need a warm place to stay.