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Photo courtesy U.S. Drought MonitorPortions of Guilford and Alamance counties are now experiencing exceptional drought, the most severe category recognized by the U.S. Drought Monitor. -
David Ford/WFDDThe North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is supporting several communities as they attempt to rebuild critical infrastructure damaged or destroyed by Helene. Sixteen county governments in Western North Carolina were awarded grants totaling $25 million.
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Severe thunderstorms and expected windy conditions have prompted school closures across the Triad. -
The Piedmont's most recent snowstorm left some WFDD listeners wondering how forecasters are able to give accurate snowfall totals. Find out on this edition of Carolina Curious. -
Some school districts are reporting closures or remote learning due to winter weather conditions impacting the region. -
Freezing rain and snow could create slick spots overnight, but forecasters say temperatures are expected to rise above freezing Thursday, limiting lingering problems. -
Some school districts are reporting closures or remote learning due to winter weather conditions impacting the region.
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Restaurants including Acadia Foods, Que Viva Latin Street Grill, and Little Pep wine bar have all issued social media pleas for help amid low sales. -
Cold, dry conditions from the recent winter storm created powdery snow that's more easily removed from roadways. -
The latest snowfall comes on the heels of efforts to recover from last weekend's ice storm, which made road conditions so hazardous that most school districts were closed or remote all week. -
Extremely low temperatures are driving up energy use across the Carolinas, straining the electrical grid. There are currently more than 5,000 outages, with many concentrated in areas previously impacted by Hurricane Helene. -
From the coastal plains to the Outer Banks, officials say the beauty of the frozen landscape masks treacherous conditions that have made travel nearly impossible across the region.
