winter weather

Snowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout Virginia and North Carolina, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles, as officials continued to ask people Thursday to avoid travel to allow crews to work on the roads.

Due to the winter weather, there are school closings, delays and remote learning days across the WFDD listening area for Thursday, Feb. 20.

Gov. Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency ahead of winter weather that’s expected Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service predicts a wintry mix, which could mean ice on top of snow.

Snowfall over the last week created icy road conditions, prompting Triad school districts to cancel in-person classes. Some, like Guilford County Schools, opted for remote learning days, while others, like Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, simply closed.

After a few inches of snow fell across the Piedmont, the city of Greensboro is providing some updates on its services and how the winter weather is impacting them.

In his first emergency press briefing as Governor, Stein said icy conditions will make roadways particularly dangerous.

A powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into southern U.S. states Friday, making for dicey travel and a rare snow day for many students.

A winter storm warning is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning for much of central North Carolina. Forecasters say the region could see up to 3 inches of snow and sleet accumulation.

North Carolina's public inauguration ceremony scheduled for Saturday for new Gov. Josh Stein and other statewide elected officials has been canceled because of approaching winter weather, the state inaugural committee announced Wednesday.

The Triad got its first dusting of snow before the official start of winter this year, but meteorologists say that’s not necessarily an indicator of a harsh season ahead.