A recent forecast for the Triad this weekend has shifted to mostly sleet and freezing rain.

A winter storm is expected to impact much of North Carolina over the weekend, bringing frigid temperatures and icy conditions. Duke Energy is warning that prolonged outages are possible.

Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could crush trees and power lines and knock out power for days, while Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City and Boston could see enough snow to make travel very difficult or nearly impossible, forecasters say.

"Until we see a day above freezing, we are not going to make a lot of progress quickly," said NCDOT Maintenance Engineer Mark Crook, who covers part of the Triad.

Some schools are reporting closures and delays due to winter weather conditions impacting the region.

Some schools are reporting closures and early dismissals due to winter weather conditions impacting the region.

Many schools are reporting closures and delays due to winter weather conditions impacting the region.

The district opted to operate remotely on Friday, as a result of inclement weather forecasts.

Officials are cautioning residents to prepare for icy roads and inclement weather on Friday.

Some schools are reporting delays due to winter weather conditions impacting the region.