News Flash

For the most up-to-date weather information, please visit the National Weather Service - Raleigh at weather.gov/rahwinter

Friday (Jan. 21) Afternoon UPDATE -- A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 4 a.m. Saturday.  

Forecasters predict that following a lull in precipitation, snow, sleet and freezing rain will develop this evening. Total snow accumulations are expected to be 1-2 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

• The latest road conditions for North Carolina may be found at DriveNC.gov.
• Power outages are common during winter weather. Be careful with alternative heat sources, practice portable generator safety, and check in with neighbors to ensure that everyone stays safe. 
• Jan. 21 Duke Energy Message available at https://news.duke-energy.com/releases/duke-energy-ready-in-advance-of-latest-winter-storm-to-hit-carolinas 

Thursday (Jan. 20) Afternoon UPDATE -- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 4 a.m. Saturday. 

Forecasters predict the storm will arrive as mixed precipitation on Thursday (Jan. 20), followed by a round of snow on Friday night into Saturday. How much accumulation is still unclear. With temperatures at or below freezing for much of the weekend, melting won't begin until Sunday afternoon. If we have measurable snowfall, we could have treacherous roads for days. Plan to buy groceries and stay home by Thursday night.

Town of Carrboro and Orange County governments have announced they will operate on a two-hour delay for in-person, non-essential services on Friday, Jan. 21. Virtual and remote services will continue to operate under current conditions.

Chapel Hill Transit will delay service start time until 10 a.m. Friday. 

Please access the following helpful links:

• The latest briefing from the National Weather Service -- https://www.weather.gov/media/rah/briefing/NWSRaleighLatestBriefing.pdf
• Stay Informed -- Encourage your neighbors to sign up for OC Alerts at https://member.everbridge.net/453003085611768/login and news/updates from the Town of Carrboro at www.townofcarrboro.org/SIGNUP
• Carrboro Ready -- Access local emergency resources and information at https://townofcarrboro.org/2633/Emergency-Resources-Carrboro-Ready
• Be Winter Weather Ready by making a family communications plan, restocking your emergency supplies kit, and bringing your pets inside. Gather flashlights, batteries, blankets and other supplies. Fuel vehicles. Charge phones and laptops. Learn more at https://www.readync.gov/stay-informed/north-carolina-hazards/winter-weather 
• Prevent Frozen Pipes -- When temperatures drop, it’s time to protect your water pipes. Let your faucet drip: Allowing water to trickle slowly during extreme cold weather keeps pipes from freezing. Disconnect and drain outdoor water hoses. Install an insulated cover over outdoor faucets.
• Town of Carrboro Public Works is responsible for responding and reducing winter weather related roadway hazards. Learn more about their winter weather response at https://townofcarrboro.org/1172/Winter-Weather-Response

Stay safe out there, Carrboro!