Weather News & Information

School closings and delays for Friday, February 21

Local school districts are making changes Friday, February 21 due to winter weather.

Through tragedy & triumph, first-year head coach continues Myers Park basketball dominance

29-year-old Andrew Glover has had a whirlwind season, winning the South Meck 4A basketball regular season title in his first year as Myers Park’s head coach.

Governor Stein provides update on winter weather, urges caution on treacherous roads

Governor Josh Stein and the State Emergency Response Team are providing further updates on the state of winter weather, as well as resources for North Carolinians who are impacted by the storm.

Resurgent tourism in High Country this winter

Tourist destinations in the High Country have been struggling since Helene - but their fortunes have changed for the better since winter began.

Snowy roads lead to hundreds of crashes as Arctic air brings record cold

Snowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout North Carolina and Virginia, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles.

Bitter cold wind chills, black ice concerns through Friday morning

Gusty northwest winds will usher in bitter cold air Thursday night, sending temperatures tumbling and creating dangerous wind chills.

School closings and delays for Thursday, February 20

Local school districts are making changes for Thursday due to winter weather.

School closings and delays for Wednesday, February 19

Local school districts are making changes on because of the expected wintry weather on Wednesday.

NC governor declares state of emergency ahead of wintry weather

Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state.

Charlotte area homeless shelters expand hours due to winter weather threat

With winter weather and extreme cold forecasted, homeless shelters across Charlotte activate their extreme weather protocols.

Charlotte Area Transit System is monitoring the wintry weather

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is monitoring the wintry weather for Wednesday, Feb. 19. There are currently no service impacts.

Winter Weather Advisory issued ahead of Wednesday's winter storm

A fast moving winter storm will bring snow, sleet and ice to the Carolinas. Here's the latest timeline and impacts.

What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week

The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region, enveloping the North Pole.

Governor Stein Provides Updates as North Carolina Prepares for Winter Weather

Today, Governor Stein provided updates as North Carolina prepares for winter weather this week. Governor Stein is advising North Carolinians to plan ahead for snow, ice, and strong winds, and to follow safety guidance from local officials.