Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Remaining snow and ice has frozen solid in well below
freezing temperatures early this morning. It will be late morning
before any melting begins.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and
hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Walking will continue to be hazardous.
From: Feb 02, 2026 09:35
Until: Feb 02, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Remaining snow, and water and slush that will freeze solid
in well below freezing temperatures through Monday morning, will
make travel conditions hazardous.
* WHERE...Throughout central North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Feb 02, 2026 00:48
Until: Feb 02, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values in the single digits to around
zero.
* WHERE...Throughout central North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Feb 02, 2026 01:09
Until: Feb 02, 2026 14:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 2 above.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Feb 02, 2026 09:36
Until: Feb 02, 2026 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow accumulations from yesterday and last night will
remain in place today and hazardous travel will persist due to the
potential for black ice to form.
Additionally, cold morning temperatures will allow any moisture or
snow on roads, bridges, and overpasses to freeze tonight.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Feb 02, 2026 00:57
Until: Feb 02, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
8 inches.
* WHERE...The Piedmont and western Sandhills.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
or even impossible at times Saturday into Sunday.
From: Jan 30, 2026 19:48
Until: Jan 31, 2026 10:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
ranging from near zero to 9 degrees. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 19:48
Until: Jan 31, 2026 10:15
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
ranging from near zero to 9 degrees. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 19:48
Until: Jan 31, 2026 10:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
ranging from near zero to 9 degrees. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 07:00
Until: Jan 30, 2026 22:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
ranging from near zero to 9 degrees. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 07:00
Until: Jan 30, 2026 22:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches. Localized areas of significant snow amounts will be
possible.
* WHERE...The Piedmont and western Sandhills.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
or even impossible at times Saturday into Sunday.
From: Jan 30, 2026 06:54
Until: Jan 30, 2026 22:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
8 inches. Localized significant snow amounts will be possible.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Coastal Plain and eastern Sandhills.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
or even impossible at times Saturday into Sunday.
From: Jan 30, 2026 06:54
Until: Jan 30, 2026 22:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
From: Jan 30, 2026 12:18
Until: Jan 30, 2026 20:30
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
From: Jan 30, 2026 07:30
Until: Jan 30, 2026 15:30
Special Weather Statement
Where temperatures rose above freezing today or became slushy
under direct sunlight, any snow or ice that managed to melt will
refreeze tonight as temperatures drop into the single digits to
teens.
Those traveling tonight through Wednesday morning should be on
the lookout for areas of ice. Remember to use caution while
driving, slow down, and leave plenty of space between vehicles.
From: Jan 28, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 28, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations around one inch, locally up to two. Ice
accumulations of one quarter to one half inch.
* WHERE...The northwest Piedmont of North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power
outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be
nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:04
Until: Jan 25, 2026 21:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations up to one half inch. Ice accumulations of one
quarter to one half inch.
* WHERE...The southern through northeast Piedmont, western
Sandhills, and northern Coastal Plain of North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power
outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be
nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will rise above freezing over
all but the far northeast Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain
tonight, leading to melting and improving travel conditions.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:04
Until: Jan 25, 2026 21:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two
tenths and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads will be slick and hazardous. Significant ice
accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread
and long-lasting power outages. Travel could be nearly impossible.
From: Jan 25, 2026 11:31
Until: Jan 25, 2026 19:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between
one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages. Expect power outages and tree damage due to the
ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
From: Jan 24, 2026 20:59
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between
one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest
Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous. Significant ice
accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread
and long-lasting power outages.Travel could be nearly impossible.
The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 24, 2026 03:07
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation of largely sleet and freezing
rain expected. Total ice accumulations between three tenths and
three quarters of an inch. Total sleet and snow accumulations up
to two inches.
* WHERE...For much of the Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain of
central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Travel
could be treacherous. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:59
Until: Jan 24, 2026 08:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations
around one half of an inch. Sleet and snow accumulations between 1
and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont of central North
Carolina, including the Triad.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Travel
could be treacherous. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:59
Until: Jan 24, 2026 08:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is
increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may
result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and
transportation.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages.
From: Jan 22, 2026 05:52
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Mainly snow and possibly sleet
along and north of U.S. 460, and snow, sleet and freezing rain
south of U.S. 460.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina,
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and
southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Winds and weight of snow or ice on tree limbs may down
power lines and could cause power outages. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible.
From: Jan 22, 2026 11:09
Until: Jan 22, 2026 20:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Mainly snow and possibly sleet
along and north of U.S. 460, and snow, sleet and freezing rain
south of U.S. 460.
* WHERE...Southwest Virginia, Southeast West Virginia and Northwest
North Carolina.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Winds and weight of snow or ice on tree limbs may down
power lines and could cause power outages. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible.
From: Jan 22, 2026 02:59
Until: Jan 22, 2026 11:00
Special Weather Statement
Roads remain wet from earlier precipitation. As temperatures fall
into the mid to upper 20s, patchy black ice will be possible
overnight and into early Monday morning. Secondary, less traveled
roads, bridges, overpasses, and sidewalks will be especially
susceptible.
Black ice is difficult to see and distinguish from dry surfaces.
The deceptive nature of black ice can catch you unaware while you
are driving or walking, causing you to lose control of your motor
vehicle or to slip and fall.
From: Jan 19, 2026 01:55
Until: Jan 19, 2026 14:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of low relative humidity values near 25 to 30
percent, very dry fuels, and wind gusts of up to 30 to 35 mph will
produce increased fire danger across the southern Piedmont into
the Sandhills of central North Carolina from late morning through
the afternoon today.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please consult your local burn
permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. If you
must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under
these conditions.
From: Jan 11, 2026 06:29
Until: Jan 11, 2026 23:00
Special Weather Statement
Patchy dense fog has developed across portions of the Piedmont AND
Sandhills of central North Carolina this morning. The lowest
visibilities are expected to be over the western and southern
Piedmont and Sandhills, where visibilities could drop to one
quarter mile or less at times. Drivers are advised to use extra
caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow
extra time to reach your destination. Visibilities are expected to
improve by 9 AM.
From: Jan 07, 2026 08:51
Until: Jan 07, 2026 14:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Patchy fog resulting in visibilities of one quarter mile or
less.
* WHERE...Much of the Piedmont and Sandhills of central North
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest visibilities are expected across
the western Piedmont and Sandhills, for areas along and west of
the US-1 corridor.
From: Jan 07, 2026 11:17
Until: Jan 07, 2026 14:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of low relative humidity values of 25 to 35
percent, dry fuels, and wind gusts of up to 25 mph will produce
increased fire danger across north central North Carolina today.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please consult your local burn
permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. If you
must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under
these conditions.
From: Dec 31, 2025 08:01
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of low relative humidity values near 25 to 35
percent, very dry fuels, and wind gusts of up to 20 to 25 mph will
produce increased fire danger across all of central North
Carolina today.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please consult your local burn
permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. If you
must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under
these conditions.
From: Dec 31, 2025 07:28
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST TODAY FOR THE
PIEDMONT OF CENTRAL NC...
Low relative humidity and strong, veering wind gusts will result
in Red Flag criteria behind the cold front this afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 007 Person, Fire Weather
Zone 008 Granville, Fire Weather Zone 009 Vance, Fire Weather
Zone 010 Warren, Fire Weather Zone 021 Forsyth, Fire Weather
Zone 022 Guilford, Fire Weather Zone 023 Alamance, Fire
Weather Zone 024 Orange, Fire Weather Zone 025 Durham, Fire
Weather Zone 026 Franklin, Fire Weather Zone 038 Davidson,
Fire Weather Zone 039 Randolph, Fire Weather Zone 040 Chatham,
Fire Weather Zone 041 Wake, Fire Weather Zone 073 Stanly, Fire
Weather Zone 074 Montgomery, Fire Weather Zone 075 Moore, Fire
Weather Zone 076 Lee, Fire Weather Zone 077 Harnett, Fire
Weather Zone 083 Anson, Fire Weather Zone 084 Richmond, Fire
Weather Zone 085 Scotland and Fire Weather Zone 086 Hoke.
* TIMING...From noon today to 7 PM EST this evening.
* WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Dec 29, 2025 08:00
Until: Dec 29, 2025 21:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PIEDMONT OF
NORTH CAROLINA...
.The combination of decreasing relative humidity through the
afternoon and very strong wind gusts behind a departing cold
front, will allow for a narrow window of Red Flag conditions
Monday afternoon. However, limiting factors will be temperatures
trending much colder during the afternoon, and the potential for
added surface moisture from scattered showers during the morning
hours.
* AFFECTED AREA...In North Carolina, Fire Weather Zone 004
Stokes, Fire Weather Zone 005 Rockingham and Fire Weather Zone
006 Caswell.
* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Dec 29, 2025 09:16
Until: Dec 29, 2025 18:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY FOR THE
PIEDMONT OF CENTRAL NC...
Low relative humidity and strong, veering wind gusts will result in
Red Flag criteria behind the cold front Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Red Flag
Warning for low humidity and strong wind gusts, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM EST Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 007 Person, Fire Weather
Zone 008 Granville, Fire Weather Zone 009 Vance, Fire Weather
Zone 010 Warren, Fire Weather Zone 021 Forsyth, Fire Weather
Zone 022 Guilford, Fire Weather Zone 023 Alamance, Fire
Weather Zone 024 Orange, Fire Weather Zone 025 Durham, Fire
Weather Zone 026 Franklin, Fire Weather Zone 038 Davidson,
Fire Weather Zone 039 Randolph, Fire Weather Zone 040 Chatham,
Fire Weather Zone 041 Wake, Fire Weather Zone 073 Stanly, Fire
Weather Zone 074 Montgomery, Fire Weather Zone 075 Moore, Fire
Weather Zone 076 Lee, Fire Weather Zone 077 Harnett, Fire
Weather Zone 083 Anson, Fire Weather Zone 084 Richmond, Fire
Weather Zone 085 Scotland and Fire Weather Zone 086 Hoke.
* TIMING...From noon to 6 PM EST Monday.
* WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Dec 28, 2025 17:21
Until: Dec 29, 2025 13:00
Special Weather Statement
Areas of fog over northern portions of the Piedmont of central
North Carolina this morning are reducing visibilities to less than
a half mile in many locations. Drivers are advised to use extra
caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow
extra time to reach your destination. Visibilities are expected to
improve by 11 AM.
From: Nov 23, 2025 12:18
Until: Nov 23, 2025 15:45
