Weather

Each year, hundreds of Americans are injured or killed due to cold, fires caused by those who use heaters improperly, and vehicle accidents on icy roads. With a winter storm on the

Staff shortages due to coronavirus-related absences are putting added strain on city employees throughout the Triad. Field operations departments have been particularly hard hit.

State forest fire officials have lifted an outdoor burn ban for about one-third of the state's counties. 

A popular spot for recreational water sports on the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed until further notice.

Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday morning, and is forecast to make its way through North Carolina Thursday. 

Forsyth County agencies have implemented their White Flag emergency response plan to provide a safe warm place for the homeless during the winter storm.

Thousands of people across North Carolina are without power. A winter storm will continue bringing ice, rain, and bitterly cold temperatures through Friday morning.

Most of the Piedmont is under a Winter Storm Warning until 7 a.m. Friday. Freezing rain and sleet will create slick travel conditions Thursday.

More than 100,000 residents across the Triad are without power Saturday due to winter weather. 

Ski Resorts across North Carolina have opened their doors for the season. Visitors can expect some changes when they head to the slopes.