RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency ahead of this week’s winter storm.
Before the snow and ice reached Orange County, it was already hitting a major part of the state.
***Listen to The Governor’s Remarks***
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Cold Front To Bring Frozen Precipitation
National Weather Service Senior Forecaster Scott Sharp says once the cold front moves through the Triangle between 7:00 and 7:30 Monday morning, we should expect rain to switch to sleet at about midday.
Checking In With Your Community
Duke Energy Spokesperson Megan Musgrave https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/13/snow%20update%20duke%20MEGAN%20MUSGRAVE%20edited.mp3 Chapel Hill Transit Director Brian Litchfield https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/13/snow%20update%202%20BRIAN%20LITCHFIELD%20edited.mp3 Orange County Public Affairs Director Carla Banks https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/13/snow%20update%20CARLA%20BANKS%20edited.mp3 Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/13/snow%20update%20CHRIS%20BLUE%20edited.mp3 Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/13/snow%20update%20LYDIA%20LAVELLE%20edited.mp3 Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/13/snow%20update%20TOM%20STEVENS%20edited.mp3 Carrboro Police Chief Walter Horton https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/13/snow%20update%20WALTER%20HORTON%20edited.mp3

I-85 Reopened in Orange County
All northbound lanes of I-85 are now open.**** I-85 northbound is closed Thursday after a wreck during the aftermath of a major winter storm. The interstate is closed just past the NC-86 exit near mile mark 168. One lane was reopened for a short time Thursday morning before the road was closed once again. […]
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Orange County
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Orange and neighboring counties in response to projected snowfall across central North Carolina. The warning will remain in effect from Friday evening to Saturday evening, with three to five inches of snow accumulation possible in the Triangle area during that time. Kirby Saunders, the emergency management […]
Clouds To Keep Temperatures Down Tuesday, Warmer Wednesday
National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Ellis says temperatures will stay in the 30s Tuesday, but the Triangle will see-saw right back to the 50s by Wednesday.
Thin Glaze Of Ice Could Coat Trees Monday And Tuesday
Another dose of winter weather is on tap before spring officially arrives, but just how bad with this round be?
Thawing Temperatures On Their Way
National Weather Service meteorologist Kathleen Carroll says the forecast is clear of frozen precipitation--at least in the near future--and temperatures are projected to be in the 40s Friday.
Inclement Weather Announcements - Updated 8:30 a.m. 2/15
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The Calm Between The Storms, 1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Still To Come
National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Sharp says not to get overconfident during the lull in the storm Thursday morning. More winter weather is on its way.
Gov. McCrory Addresses Impending Winter Weather
Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency ahead of this week's winter storm.
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