winter weather

Snow covers downtown Winston-Salem, N.C., on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. SANTIAGO OCHOA/WFDD

Snowy roads lead to hundreds of Virginia and North Carolina crashes as Arctic air brings record cold

11:18am February 20, 2025

by Ben Finley, Associated Press

Snowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout Virginia and North Carolina, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles, as officials continued to ask people Thursday to avoid travel to allow crews to work on the roads.

Weather

Weather-related school closings and remote learning days

7:00am February 20, 2025

by WFDD Staff

Due to the winter weather, there are school closings, delays and remote learning days across the WFDD listening area for Thursday, Feb. 20.

Weather

Area road crews prepare for dual-threat winter storm

2:51pm February 18, 2025

by Paul Garber

Gov. Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency ahead of winter weather that’s expected Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service predicts a wintry mix, which could mean ice on top of snow.

National

Frigid temperatures and snow are expected across the U.S. this week

1:17pm February 17, 2025

A high-pressure system is pushing Arctic air into the central U.S. this week. Much of the country will experience plunging temperatures, while states such as Kansas and Missouri could see heavy snow.

Groundhog Day Is Celebrated In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

National

8 things to know about Groundhog Day and its big star, Punxsutawney Phil

5:00am January 31, 2025

The weather-predicting groundhog celebrity has met two presidents and drinks a life-extending elixir: "Our Phil is like, probably 139 years old," Groundhog Club Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel says.

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Children and families sled in the snow outside of a Winston-Salem school

Education

WS/FCS prepares for remote learning in case of future winter weather events

4:25pm January 14, 2025

by Amy Diaz

Snowfall over the last week created icy road conditions, prompting Triad school districts to cancel in-person classes. Some, like Guilford County Schools, opted for remote learning days, while others, like Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, simply closed.

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Greensboro is plowing roads and updating transit schedules in response to winter weather

1:43pm January 11, 2025

by Eddie Garcia

After a few inches of snow fell across the Piedmont, the city of Greensboro is providing some updates on its services and how the winter weather is impacting them.

Weather

Gov. Stein urges residents to stay off roads as winter storm bears down

1:45pm January 10, 2025

by April Laissle

In his first emergency press briefing as Governor, Stein said icy conditions will make roadways particularly dangerous.

Weather

Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings

9:19am January 10, 2025

by Kate Brumback and Travis Loller, Associated Press

A powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into southern U.S. states Friday, making for dicey travel and a rare snow day for many students.

Weather

Winston-Salem road crews, emergency responders brace for winter weather

12:27pm January 09, 2025

by April Laissle

A winter storm warning is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning for much of central North Carolina. Forecasters say the region could see up to 3 inches of snow and sleet accumulation.