Winter weather News and Reporting Coverage | WRAL

Florida theme parks brace for deep freeze

When you sell sun and fun, how do you prepare for unseasonable cold?

Tracking icy conditions in north Raleigh

Flynn Snyder takes a look icy road conditions, and secondary roads raise more concerns.

Tracking road conditions in the Triangle

Kelsey Coffey is in the WRAL Stormtracker, tracking road conditions around the Triangle after weekend ice storm.

Massive storm threatens power outages, freezing days for millions in US

More than 170 million Americans are bracing for a potentially catastrophic winter storm stretching 2,000 miles from New Mexico to New England. At least a dozen states are already declaring states of emergency ahead of a menacing forecast of ice, snow, and sleet.

Rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow: Listen for pings, freezing rain clings

Cold air above and below, with warm air wedged between brings the transitional wintry mix we often see in the Triangle.

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.

NCDOT crews prepare for another cold night

After a below-freezing night, NCDOT crews are out in full force Tuesday in the Triangle to try and keep conditions as safe as possible.

NC Highway Patrol trooper talks icy roads in eastern Wake County

Sgt. Marcus Bethea with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol talks about what the agency is seeing with icy roads in Wake County on Tuesday morning.

WRAL Storm Tracker checks out wet roads in Vance County

WRAL's Shaun Gallagher sees a mix of rain and snow flurries on Monday during a drive through Vance County in the Storm Tracker.

Durham road crews prepare for winter weather

Durham's Waste Disposal & Recycling Center was scheduled to close early on Monday due to potential winter weather.

Schools cancel class ahead of possible winter weather event

Wake, Durham and Johnston County school systems are among those closed on Monday due to the possibility of winter weather.

How crews are prepping roads ahead of Friday's winter weather

Friday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, and the state Department of Transportation is preparing to protect roads as best they can.

'White flag' shelters: Where to find emergency shelters in Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville to escape the cold

Winter temperatures are upon us, and "white flag" shelters are open for the homeless community and others who need a safe place to escape the cold.

5 On Your Side: Take steps now to protect your home this winter

What you do right now could protect your home and save you some money this winter. The experts at Consumer Reports share their top tips to get your home and yard prepped for whatever winter dishes out.

5 On Your Side: Winter preps to start now for your home

What you do right now could protect your home and save you some money this winter. The experts at Consumer Reports share their top tips to get your home and yard prepped for whatever winter dishes out.

Saturday, March 1, marks the start of meteorological spring!

Meteorological spring is here, and it can bring everything from winter weather to severe thunderstorms in North Carolina

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 County school board to discuss remote learning policies

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.

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.

Bundle up! The science behind why you get sick more easily in cold weather

WRAL Health Reporter Grace Hayba shares why layering up could actually help keep you out of the doctor's office.

Salt brine threatens wildlife and waterways

Those trucks dumped more than a million gallons across central North Carolina. But when it runs off the roads, where does all that salt end up?

Roads expected to refreeze and pose threats for Friday morning commute

While the sun peaked out late Thursdya afternoon, we'll still face hazardous roads in the morning thanks to refreezing ice on the roads.

Survivor of fatal 53-car Orange Co. pileup speaks out. How he escaped the crash, what's next

One day after 53 cars were involved in a fatal crash in Orange County, victims of the accident are picking up the pieces.

More traffic headaches expected Friday morning as ice from midweek snowstorm lingers

Secondary roads, bridges and overpasses are some of the roadways that will be dealing with the worst of the ice on Friday as roads refreeze overnight Thursday.

DOT prioritizes key routes as 400 trucks tackle winter road conditions across multiple counties

Prioritizing routes based on connectivity, traffic volume and importance for emergency services, the Department of Transportation aims to ensure safe travel by first clearing major interstates and primary routes before moving to secondary roads.