First responders in Fayetteville preparing for winter storm
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Friday night, first responders across the Sandhills are ready to respond to potential emergencies from the winter storm. The first responders are anticipating a spike in...
View ArticleCrashes temporarily close I-87 near Knightdale Friday night
KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — At least two incidents involving crashes took place on both sides of I-87 near Knightdale Friday night amid a winter storm, according to the North Carolina Department of...
View ArticleIcy, slushy conditions on the roads after snow storm in central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The snow and ice have come to an end across central North Carolina, but slick spots remain, especially on side streets, bridges, and overpasses. Conditions have made slushy and...
View ArticleNorth Carolina statewide snow and ice totals; mountains hit with 9 inches of...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The winter storm that hit North Carolina Friday into early Saturday morning was weak in the Triangle with less than an inch of snowfall in Wake County. But, elsewhere, the...
View ArticleBlack ice risk early Sunday as central NC snow melt refreezes, officials say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- A night after a winter storm brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to central North Carolina, weather officials are cautioning about ice on roads Saturday night into Sunday...
View ArticleExpectation vs. reality: Here's how much snow the Charlotte area got
CHARLOTTE (WJZY) -- When it comes down to the Carolinas, wintry weather is all about expectation vs. reality. The expectation is always for a winter wonderland, but we usually get the dreaded sleet...
View ArticleWATCH: Sledding at the Dash stadium in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Some didn't hesitate to grab their sleds and hit the hills for a fast and fun activity once the snow stuck. FOX8 video shows a group hopping on their sleds and riding up...
View ArticleSeveral central NC schools closed or delayed Monday due to threat of icy roads
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- With the threat of melting snow and ice refreezing Sunday night into Monday morning, several central North Carolina school districts are delaying start times, going remote or...
View ArticleWarm air aloft limited snowfall across central NC on Friday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- We saw the first snowflakes accumulate in the Triangle since January 2022 on Friday. While most of it turned to sleet and freezing rain by midnight and during the early...
View ArticleNC wildfire risk high this week: Forest grounds covered in 'fuel' for...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The North Carolina Forest Service expects high fire danger this week, despite parts of North Carolina picking up precipitation after the winter storm Friday. It seems...
View ArticleSeveral central NC schools closed, delayed for Tuesday over risk of icy roads
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- More than three full days after a couple of inches of snow and ice fell in central North Carolina, school districts are still impacted. On Monday evening, school systems...
View ArticleFrigid air forecast to end in January, so will it snow again?
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — We are two weeks into the new year, and it has been a cold one no doubt! Only two of the 13 days in January were in the 50s. We've spent most of the first month of 2025 in the...
View ArticleCentral NC school delays Wednesday due to threat of icy roads
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Four nights after a snow and ice event moved through central North Carolina, there are apparently still areas near the Virginia border that could have icy roads Wednesday...
View ArticleShould you trust the snow chances on your weather app?
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Have you picked up your phone recently and noticed a snowflake on your weather app along with outrageous snow totals more than a week away? Don't believe it. The weather apps on...
View ArticleLa Nina has developed, so what does that mean for the rest of winter in the...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — La Niña has developed! So, what is it? We talk about El Niño and La Niña all the time, but La Niña is when the east to west trade winds over the tropical Pacific Ocean are...
View ArticleAccumulating snow possible Tuesday night in central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – After rain chances continue Sunday, an arctic cold front will move through Sunday night, bringing central North Carolina the coldest air so far this season for the upcoming work...
View ArticleSnow, brutal cold set for NC mountains starting Sunday; winter storm warning...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- As central North Carolina braces for another possible round of winter weather on Tuesday night, the North Carolina mountains are looking at a snow event sooner along with...
View ArticleDense fog advisory issued across central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A weather alert for dense fog will affect those driving in central North Carolina on Sunday morning. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory at 4:59 a.m. NWS...
View Article20 years later: How 2005 light snow brought Raleigh to icy, chaotic standstill
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – It’s startling how much of an impact just one inch of snow can inflict upon an entire city. Those living in Raleigh learned this lesson the hard way 20 years ago, when snow...
View ArticleSnow likely for North Carolina coast Tuesday night; blizzard risk for Outer...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCN) -- As areas around Raleigh keep an eye on possible snow for Tuesday night, snow is also looking likely at the North Carolina coast with a winter storm watch already issued for...
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