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 βpolar vortexβ 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 providedΒ updatesΒ 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.Β Β
Loved ones & businesses celebrate Valentine's Day in the Queen City
Popular restaurant Cajun Queen in Elizabeth was booked solid for over a week leading up to Cupid's big day.
Ice storm rocks North Carolina mountains
Over 13,000 customers across the North Carolina mountains were without power Wednesday evening.
Ice concerns close some mountain schools, delay others
Ashe County Schools will be closed on Thursday while Avery and Watauga County Schools will operate on a two hour delay due to icy conditions.
Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding
Heavy snow and freezing rain from Kentucky to the nation's capital caused hundreds of crashes and left tens of thousands of residents in the dark.
Mountain county schools will operate on a two hour delay Wednesday
Ashe, Watauga and Avery County Schools will operate on a two hour delay Wednesday due to icy roads.
Waves of cold rain and mountain ice continue through Thursday
Waves of cold rain along with mountain ice will impact the region through Thursday. The latest totals and impacts here.
