Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina,
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and
southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 23, 2026 08:10
Until: Feb 23, 2026 20:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Northern-central Piedmont and Coastal Plain.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:56
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
Areas of dense fog has developed across portions of the northern
Piedmont and Coastal Plain this morning with visibilities lowering
to a half mile or less at times. Visibilities are expected to
improve between 8 and 9 AM this morning.
If you encounter dense fog while driving, turn on your low beam
headlights, slow down, and keep your distance from other
vehicles.
From: Feb 20, 2026 06:04
Until: Feb 20, 2026 13:00
Special Weather Statement
Thanks to the rain and wet ground, along with light wind, fog
will be more prevalent through tonight and into Friday morning at
times. Visibilities will drop at times to under a quarter mile,
especially across the higher ridges. Those traveling through early
Friday morning will need to be watchful for areas of dense fog.
Slow down, use your low beams, and allow more braking distance
between you and the vehicle ahead of you.
From: Feb 20, 2026 03:25
Until: Feb 20, 2026 13:00
Special Weather Statement
Fog will stick around through the morning commute and will be
dense at times, especially from the Greenbrier Valley of West
Virginia, south through the New River Valley of Virginia and into
portions of the foothills of North Carolina. Those traveling I-77,
I-81 and I-64 should be alert for low visibilities. Slow down, use
low beams and allow enough distance between your vehicle and the
one ahead of you.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:50
Until: Feb 20, 2026 13:00
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
Special Weather Statement
With temperatures below freezing across the region, areas of black
ice are expected to remain on roadways this morning. If traveling,
be prepared for hazardous road conditions, especially on bridges
and overpasses as well as on untreated or shaded roadways. Use
extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking
lots. Although temperatures will rise above freezing across most
locations by afternoon, patchy black ice may linger across the
higher elevations of the North Carolina mountains as well as in
shaded areas throughout the day.
From: Feb 02, 2026 09:00
Until: Feb 02, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and ice accumulations that have melted will refreeze
this morning on roads, bridges, and overpasses.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* 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 10:17
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 5 below zero across the
North Carolina mountains and as low as 5 degrees east of the
mountains, are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and portions of the
South Carolina Upstate.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills near or below zero could result in
hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 02, 2026 08:16
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
Special Weather Statement
Any snow that melts today today will refreeze after sunset as
temperatures will remain below freezing through Monday morning
across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Thus,
widespread black ice can be expected this evening through Monday
morning. If traveling, be prepared for hazardous road conditions,
especially on bridges and overpasses as well as on untreated
roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways,
and in parking lots. Although temperatures will rise above
freezing across most locations by Monday afternoon, patchy black
ice may linger across the higher elevations of the North Carolina
mountains as well as in shaded areas throughout Monday.
From: Feb 01, 2026 16:53
Until: Feb 02, 2026 13:00
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
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: Feb 01, 2026 15:00
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: Feb 01, 2026 12:00
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: Feb 01, 2026 06:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and western Piedmont of
North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be
endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended
periods.
From: Jan 31, 2026 17:50
Until: Feb 01, 2026 03:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 7
inches, with areas along and east of I-77 seeing the highest
accumulations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads
and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Very gusty
winds today could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very
poor visibility.
From: Jan 31, 2026 17:47
Until: Feb 01, 2026 03:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Caswell, Rockingham, and Stokes
Counties. In Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell,
Charlotte, Halifax, Henry, and Pittsylvania Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 31, 2026 16:36
Until: Feb 01, 2026 00:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina,
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and
southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 31, 2026 16:36
Until: Feb 01, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
From: Jan 31, 2026 15:10
Until: Feb 01, 2026 00:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* 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 31, 2026 06:45
Until: Jan 31, 2026 22:30
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* 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 31, 2026 06:45
Until: Jan 31, 2026 22:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7
inches, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Piedmont and western Sandhills.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
and closures to infrastructure may occur.
From: Jan 31, 2026 07:08
Until: Jan 31, 2026 22:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads
and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Very gusty
winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing
very poor visibility.
From: Jan 31, 2026 04:51
Until: Jan 31, 2026 13:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 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 19:30
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
From: Jan 31, 2026 01:23
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and western Piedmont of
North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be
endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended
periods.
From: Jan 31, 2026 02:53
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8
inches.
* WHERE...The Piedmont and western Sandhills.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 31, 2026 01:22
Until: Jan 31, 2026 11:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* 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 20:57
Until: Jan 31, 2026 05:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* 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 16:46
Until: Jan 31, 2026 03:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Moderate to Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 3
and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
From: Jan 30, 2026 19:02
Until: Jan 31, 2026 03:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be
endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended
periods.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:37
Until: Jan 31, 2026 03:00
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
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and 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 29, 2026 17:36
Until: Jan 30, 2026 03:00
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 29, 2026 17:31
Until: Jan 30, 2026 03:00
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 29, 2026 07:49
Until: Jan 29, 2026 21:00
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 scattered power outages due to the weight of the snow on
tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* 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 29, 2026 07:16
Until: Jan 29, 2026 19:45
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches possible with the highest amounts south of Route 460.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest
Virginia, and Mercer County in southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult during Friday and the
upcoming weekend due to the snow. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds during Saturday night into Sunday
may cause blowing and drifting snow, which could cause poor
visibility.
From: Jan 29, 2026 07:37
Until: Jan 29, 2026 19:15
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
Special Weather Statement
Temperatures have fallen below freezing across the area, causing
lingering runoff from melted snow and sleet to refreeze on
untreated roads. Patchy black ice can be expected once again
through this morning. Icy patches will remain until temperatures
can warm above freezing in the late morning hours. 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 28, 2026 08:48
Until: Jan 28, 2026 15:00
