Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches possible with the highest amounts south of Route 460.
Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will
result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.
From: Jan 30, 2026 00:01
Until: Jan 30, 2026 12:15
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 00:01
Until: Jan 30, 2026 12:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches east of I-26. Total accumulations between 2 and 4 inches
across the remainder of the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate
South Carolina.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may
produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on
tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads
and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel
conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening.
Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing
snow, causing very poor visibility.
From: Jan 30, 2026 02:52
Until: Jan 30, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...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 29, 2026 17:41
Until: Jan 30, 2026 11:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 02:53
Until: Jan 30, 2026 11:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
8 inches possible. Locally significant snowfall totals will also
be possible. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel
may become dangerous or even impossible with widespread closures
and disruptions to infrastructure possible.
From: Jan 30, 2026 01:32
Until: Jan 30, 2026 10:00
Special Weather Statement
Lingering slush and runoff has refrozen and likely resulted in
patchy black ice on area roads. Icy patches will remain until
temperatures can warm above freezing later this morning. If
traveling this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially
on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra
caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.
From: Jan 27, 2026 08:35
Until: Jan 27, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits, with some as
low as five below zero.
* WHERE...The northern Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 27, 2026 09:38
Until: Jan 27, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits above zero.
* WHERE...The southern Piedmont, Sandhills, and southern and central
Coastal Plain.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 27, 2026 09:38
Until: Jan 27, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 27, 2026 06:58
Until: Jan 27, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the lower single digits expected.
* WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont of northeast Georgia, western
North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 27, 2026 06:04
Until: Jan 27, 2026 14:15
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 24, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 26, 2026 18:00
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...The Piedmont and portions of the central and northern
Coastal Plain.
* 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 21, 2026 17:47
Until: Jan 22, 2026 08:30
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 6 inches and ice accumulations between
four tenths and one inch possible.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, Western North Carolina, and the South
Carolina Upstate.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and
snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable.
Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice
and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for
days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow and sleet accumulations are
possible north of I-40. Highest ice accumulations are possible
across the southern mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of
northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina.
From: Jan 21, 2026 17:37
Until: Jan 22, 2026 08:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations
between 8 and 14 inches possible.
* 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...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 17:44
Until: Jan 22, 2026 04:00
Special Weather Statement
There are reports of patchy black ice this morning around Central
North Carolina. Temperatures will remain below freezing through
mid-morning, keeping some slick spots around through that time.
Secondary, less traveled roads, bridges, overpasses, and sidewalks
will continue to be be especially susceptible. However, there are
reports from the Triangle Area of some slick spots on Interstates
and main roads where patches of water running across the road
from Sunday's precipitation froze overnight.
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 11:05
Until: Jan 19, 2026 15:15
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
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
Patchy dense fog has developed across the Upstate of South
Carolina and in the Piedmont and Foothills of western North
Carolina this morning. The fog will likely linger through the
early morning hours before dissipating by 9 am. If driving, be
prepared for sudden reductions in visibility. Slow down, use low-
beam headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:02
Until: Jan 07, 2026 14:00
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
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
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 gusty 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 also during the afternoon, and the potential
for at least some added surface moisture from scattered showers
during the morning hours.
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 6 PM EST Monday.
* 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 28, 2025 17:54
Until: Dec 29, 2025 11:00
Special Weather Statement
Patchy Dense Fog has developed across locations in the North
Carolina foothills and Piedmont, mainly west of the I-77 corridor.
Patchy Dense Fog has also developed in portions of Upstate South
Carolina, mainly east of the I-26 Corridor.
Visibility may decrease suddenly and over short distances.
Motorists traveling in these areas should use extra caution.
Slow down, increase following distance, and turn on your low-beam
headlights.
The fog should begin to dissipate by 9 AM EST.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, or a favorite media outlet, for
further statements or updates from the National Weather Service in
Greer.
From: Dec 27, 2025 09:17
Until: Dec 27, 2025 14:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina and
Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 27, 2025 10:43
Until: Dec 27, 2025 14:00
Special Weather Statement
Patchy dense fog has developed mainly over Forsyth, northern
Davidson, and far western Guilford counties this morning. This
area may continue to expand southeastward and affect a larger
portion of the Triad through 8 AM.
Visibility of less than 1 mile should be expected, but may drop
to as low as 1/4 of a mile with short notice in isolated
locations. Slow down, use low beams, and provide extra time to
reach your destination safely this morning. Conditions should
rapidly improve after 9 AM.
From: Dec 27, 2025 11:36
Until: Dec 27, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Between a trace and up to 0.10" of
ice is forecast to accumulate.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
central and south central Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
morning commute.
From: Dec 01, 2025 17:57
Until: Dec 02, 2025 02:00
Special Weather Statement
Areas of patchy dense fog have developed across most of the South
Carolina Upstate and some parts of the North Carolina Piedmont
along Interstate 85. Visibility below 1 mile, and as low as 1/4
mile, is reported at multiple observing sites across these areas.
Expect fog to continue for the next several hours, possibly until
rush hour. Visibility may drop suddenly and over short distances.
If driving, increase your following distance and turn on your
low-beam headlights.
From: Dec 01, 2025 06:16
Until: Dec 01, 2025 12:00
