Home / Weather / NC Braces for Major Winter Storm Impact
NC Braces for Major Winter Storm Impact
22 Jan
Summary
- Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency for winter storm preparedness.
- NCDOT crews are pre-treating roads and restocking salt supplies.
- Winter storm watch in effect Jan. 24-26 with potential for snow and ice.
North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of a major winter storm projected to arrive on January 24. The State Emergency Response Team has been activated to provide assistance to communities facing potential impacts. Preparations include NCDOT crews pre-treating roads and bridges with brine and ensuring salt supplies are replenished. Certain transportation regulations have been waived to aid emergency response coordination.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for January 24-26. Western North Carolina may see the storm begin as early as January 22. Accumulations of one to six inches of snow and sleet are possible, with less than an inch of ice. Higher accumulations are anticipated in the southern mountains of North Carolina, northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly from January 24, potentially remaining hazardous for several days due to sustained subfreezing temperatures.
