Winter storm update: Latest on impacts and timing
The most significant winter storm to impact the Charlotte metro region will arrive Friday bringing a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. Here's the latest:
Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while LA grapples with devastation
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.
CMS moves to remote learning Friday because of expected wintry weather
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will move to remote learning on Friday, January 10, 2025 because of wintry weather that's expected to impact the Charlotte area.
Charlotte airport deicing planes as temperatures drop ahead of wintry weather
Crews at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are monitoring the storm system heading toward the Charlotte area that will bring snow and a wintry mix to the region on Friday.
Two people killed and more than 1K structures destroyed as wildfires burn near LA
Wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force after setting off a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
Winter storm system will bring snow, ice and a cold rain to parts of the Carolinas
With cold air in place and moisture spreading into the region, snow will fall across parts of North Carolina late this week.
Officials have released names of 104 people killed by Helene in North Carolina
State officials have now released a list naming the 104 people in North Carolina who were killed by hurricane Helene.
Approaching winter storm threatens community blood supply
As the first major winter storm of 2025 approaches, The Blood Connection (TBC) is urgently calling for blood donations to prevent a critical shortage.
Polar vortex keeps a huge swath of the US in its icy grip
A huge swath of the U.S. is being blasted by ice, snow and wind, as the polar vortex that dipped south over the weekend is keeping an area stretching from the Rocky Mountains to the coast of Maine in its frigid grip.
Winter storm brings snow, ice and gusty winds to parts of the Carolinas
Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories in effect for parts of the region as snow, freezing rain and gusty winds cause travel issues across the mountains and foothills.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for the North Carolina Mountains
A strong cold front will bring snow, gusty winds and frigid temperatures to the High Country. Here's the latest on the potential impacts:
National Weather Service: No evidence of tornadoes from weekend storms
The National Weather Service found no evidence of tornadoes after conducting surveys from Clover, S.C. to Mooresville.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting on the Big Island
A fiery display of lava is on again as the Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island.
Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses into Pacific, 3 rescued
Part of the Santa Cruz municipal wharf in California collapsed on Monday sending 3 people into the ocean.
Gastonia cold weather shelter moving to First United Methodist Church
After temporarily hosting guests earlier this year, the First United Methodist Church of Gastonia has committed to hosting the Cold Weather Shelter to provide a warm place to sleep for unhoused members of the Gaston County community.
Winter Weather Advisory for the mountains
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 pm Friday until 1 pm Saturday for Ashe, Watauga and Avery counties.
