Snow drought ends: Parts of central NC gets first measurable snowfall in 2 years

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Last updated: Saturday, January 11, 2025 5:48AM GMT
Central NC winter weather preps

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Winter Storm Warning is in place beginning Friday for the Triangle and really all of central North Carolina as a winter storm system that could bring significant snow heads toward central North Carolina.

Stay tuned to ABC11 Eyewitness News for the latest and check back here for real-time updates and developments on the winter storm front.

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3 hours and 16 minutes ago

Numerous vehicles involved in wreck on I-87 South near Wendell

The icy conditions led to hazardous road conditions and a wreck involving numerous cars on I-87 South toward Raleigh near Wendell on Friday night.

The entire route was hard to see and lanes were slick, creating dangerous scenarios for drivers.

The icy conditions led to hazardous road conditions and a wreck involving numerous cars on I-87 South toward Raleigh near Wendell on Friday night.

ABC11 spoke to one driver involved in that crash.

Crystal Avila, of Zebulon, was headed to Raleigh She said she saw a car in front of her slide and before she knew it, she lost control of her minivan and couldn't brake

Avila was shaken but not hurt She had advice for viewers that she wishes she had heeded - stay home, don't drive.

ABC11 has reached out to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for more information on the crash and is waiting to hear back

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2 hours and 2 minutes ago

Viewer photos: Dogs in the snow

We may not get a good snow every winter, but when we do in these parts, you can be sure there will be dogs frolicking -- or frowning -- in the snowflakes.

Here are a few examples submitted by viewers across the area.

Dexter enjoys his first snow out in Holly Springs! Courtesy of Brad D'Amore
Dexter enjoys his first snow out in Holly Springs! Courtesy of Brad D'Amore
Luna enjoys (we think) her first snow in Rolesville! Courtesy of Ileana S.
Luna enjoys (we think) her first snow in Rolesville! Courtesy of Ileana S.
Sophie and Sadie walk in their first snow sporting their new safety jackets in Chatham County! Courtesy of Rose Syroid
Sophie and Sadie walk in their first snow sporting their new safety jackets in Chatham County! Courtesy of Rose Syroid
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3 hours and 7 minutes ago

Snowy transitioning into freezing rain overnight across central NC

North Carolina turned into a winter wonderland, at least for a couple of hours.

The Triangle enjoyed scenic snowfall for a while before a wintry mix and freezing rain moved in.

The biggest threat seemed to be treacherous conditions on the roads.

A serious crash happened on I-87 in Wendell. ABC11 was working to learn more details.

Hazardous conditions led to a crash involving several vehicles that stalled traffic on I-87 near Wendell.
Hazardous conditions led to a crash involving several vehicles that stalled traffic on I-87 near Wendell.

The snow was the Triangle's first in nearly three years.

The storm was expected to continue for at least a few hours overnight. By morning, there should be a better idea of the effects.

There were 84 delays at Raleigh-Durham International Airport and 90 flight cancellations.

Meanwhile, unsurprisingly, the winter weather system caused problems for air travelers.

There were 84 delays at Raleigh-Durham International Airport and 90 flight cancellations.

Latest weather info here

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2 hours and 4 minutes ago

Snow pictures shared by viewers across central NC

With the area's first significant snowfall in years, viewers got out and snapped plenty of images of the wintry wonderlands. Here are some of the many shared with ABC11.

Lovely shot of downtown Durham in the snow. Courtesy of Audrey Reed
Lovely shot of downtown Durham in the snow. Courtesy of Audrey Reed
Snow in Raleigh -- and a tiny snowman! Courtesy of Laura
Snow in Raleigh -- and a tiny snowman! Courtesy of Laura
Snowfall in Oxford. Courtesy of Valerie Womack
Snowfall in Oxford. Courtesy of Valerie Womack
Snow on the lake behind a house in Timberlake. Courtesy of Jazmine Korol
Snow on the lake behind a house in Timberlake. Courtesy of Jazmine Korol

Check back as we add more photos. If you have one you'd like to share, send it to us here.