Snow News and Reporting Coverage | WRAL

Waiting for the plow: Here's how to check if DOT is coming to clear snow

Main roads were mostly clear after a weekend snowstorm, but ice and snow kept some neighborhoods socked in.

A little snow, a lot of ice (Jan. 24-25, 2026)

Sleet and freezing rain begin to fall late Saturday, Jan. 24, into Jan. 25, leaving a light layer of snow and a dangerous layer of ice on the ground.

Learn from history: Coming storm similar to one that brought ice, power outages in 2002

In 2002, a strong Arctic high pressure system started from the Canadian Rockies and dove south into Montana and the Dakotas. That's where our current system starts, though models show it being a bit stronger and drifting farther east to entrench our cold air at ground level.

Snow chances: Timing of potential snow in NC on Sunday

Graphics from the WRAL Severe Weather Center show the timing and potential impact of a winter system headed our way on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

Caught on cam: Snow at Ocracoke Island

The snow likely developed due to very cold air flowing over the relatively warmer waters of the Albemarle and Pamlico sounds.

Temperatures above freezing keep roads passable

Road temperatures showed freezing precipitation unlikely to stick on Dec. 5, 2025

Central NC snow capital Roxboro sees first flakes

A light snow fell in Roxboro Dec. 5, 2025

Chance of snow in central NC later this week: Pullen Park Holiday Express kicks off

Cold rain is likely on Friday for most of central North Carolina.

Some NC towns saw snow on Veterans Day

A look at viewer photos of snow and weather conditions on this Veterans Day.

Flurries fly, dusting coats ground less than 48 hours after near-80° warmth

Less than two days after near-record warmth, some parts of the area are waking up to a light dusting of snow.

First snowfall of the season reaches North Carolina: Watch the accumulation in Wilkesboro

A strong cold front moved through overnight Sunday, bringing the arctic chill early this week. Watch the snowfall happening now in Wilkesboro. This video does not have sound.

2025-26 NC ski season: Here's your guide to NC ski resorts

The Beech Mountain Ski Resort is set to open Dec. 5 for the 2025-26 ski season. Sugar Mountain opened Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Strong Sunday night cold front to bring mountain snow, first fall freeze for many

The Triangle could see its first widespread freeze of the season once a cold front moves through Sunday night.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

NC ski resorts: Here's when Beech Mountain, Appalachian Ski Mountain will open for 2025-26 season

The Beech Mountain Ski Resort moved back its projected opening date to Nov. 29, weather permitting. Appalachian Ski Mountain opened Nov. 21.

Ask the Meteorologist: What could La Niña mean for fall, winter in North Carolina?

NOAA has a 71% chance of La Niña developing October through December. What could that mean for us?

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

NC ski season winding down: Beech Mountain Resort announces closing day

Beech Mountain Resort will close its ski season on March 22, while Appalachian Ski Mountain prepares for its final weekend with the Meltdown Games. Other resorts in western North Carolina have either closed or have yet to announce their closing dates.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Ask the Meteorologist: Are we done with snow (for real this time)?

Spring officially begins in ten days. Can we close the book on winter weather?

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Ask the Meteorologist: Was our recent stretch of cold, snow due to the "polar vortex?"

Experts at NOAA say there is not enough evidence to blame February's cold spell on the polar vortex.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Wake school board to discuss remote learning policies after third winter storm of the season

It comes during a busy winter season that has forced numerous school closures. Students and staff will now be required to make up the time on Saturdays or even part of the spring break, depending on their calendar.

If you got sleet, prepare to wait for a thaw

WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels explains why some counties will take longer to thaw from a recent storm that brought snow and sleet.

Snow falling at WRAL Azalea Gardens in Raleigh

Snow is falling outside the WRAL newsroom in Raleigh Thursday.

Neighbors help each other out of frozen mess on the roads

WRAL reporter Grace Hayba was in the midst of another snow burst in Wake County. She saw some Good Samiritans help other drivers that got stuck in the ice and snow.

Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh covered in ice

WRAL's Destinee Patterson is on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh, which is partially closed due to ice.

Trucks stuck on I-40 in Johnston County, causing closure

I-40 East was shut down near Benson on Thursday morning in Johnston County as a layer of snow and ice lingered on the roadway.

Truck slides off road, flips in front of home in eastern Wake County

WRAL's Chelsea Donovan checks out icy conditions on Cleveland School Road in Garner, where a truck slipped on an icy road and flipped over in front of a home.