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North Carolina Prepares For First Winter Storm Of The Season

Infographic courtesy National Weather Service

North Carolinians are readying for the first major winter storm of the season, and Gov. Roy Cooper is urging residents to be prepared.

Snow and other types of wintry precipitation are predicted to impact the area this weekend.

Cooper issued a statement Thursday saying people need to be ready for cold temperatures, hazardous roadways, and the possibility of power outages.

Parts of northwestern North Carolina have already received snow this week, and officials in the region have put down more than 800 tons of salt and sand.

The State Department of Transportation is watching the forecast for decisions on brining in other areas.

Emergency Management officials recommend having at least three days of non-perishable food on hand, batteries, a fire extinguisher, and exercising caution when operating alternative heaters.

The North Carolina Highway Patrol cautions against driving in areas where conditions become hazardous.

Bethany joined the staff of WFDD in the fall of 2012. She received her B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from Wake Forest University and focused on Anglo-Irish writing. Between undergraduate studies and graduate school, Bethany served as the intern to Talk of the Nation at NPR in D.C., participating in live NPR Election Night Coverage, Presidential debate broadcasts, regular Talk of the Nation shows, and helping to plan the inaugural broadcast of ‘Talk of the World.' She enjoys engaging with her interests in books, politics, and art in the interdisciplinary world of public radio. Before becoming Assistant News Director, Bethany was a reporter and Associate Producer for WFDD's Triad Arts and Triad Arts Weekend. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Bethany enjoys calling the Piedmont home.

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