Multiple crashes across central NC, minimal power outages | Live Updates
Last updated: Saturday, January 11, 2025 3:46PM GMT
Enjoy the sounds of outside across central North Carolina during snowfall!
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Many across central North Carolina got a measurable snowfall, a first since 2022.
RDU officially got less than an inch of snow, along with 0.07" of ice. Areas closer to the Virginia border saw the highest amount of snow around 3 to 4 inches.
Stay tuned to ABC11 Eyewitness News for the latest and check back here for real-time updates and developments on the winter storm front.
Multiple crashes after wintry mix across central NC
There were multiple crashes Saturday morning after snow, freezing rain and sleet moved through central NC. This includes:
A truck overturned on I-87 South near Wendell, blocking two lanes.
A pickup truck went off the on-ramp from I-540 westbound to NC 54. It rammed into the control box of the traffic signal at the intersection.
There was a reported two-vehicle crash on I-40 at South Saunders Street.
NCDOT urges people to stay off the roads if possible.
A truck overturned on I-87 South near Wendell, blocking two lanes.
2:41 PM GMT
PHOTOS: Triangle residents enjoy first snow fall in nearly 3 years
RDU officially got less than an inch of snow. Areas closer to the Virginia border saw the highest amount of snow around 3 to 4 inches.
ABC11 viewers sent in some pictures across the Triangle and beyond:
Fuquay Varina
Brother and sister Blakely and Cole Sullivan, ages 7 and 10, of Fuquay Varina, NC built the smallest snowman
Durham at Northgate Park
Henderson
Boydton, Virginia
12:28 PM GMT
NCDOT gives update on winter storm aftermath, cleanup
Road conditions throughout ABC11's viewing area have been impacted by freezing rain and snow.
We talked with officials at the North Carolina Department of Transportation about the storm's aftermath, cleanup and particular trouble spots on roadways.
WATCH | NCDOT talks storm aftermath and cleanup
Road conditions throughout ABC11's viewing area have been impacted by freezing rain and snow.
11:28 AM GMT
SUV slams into pole, taking out power lines in Raleigh
Precipitation has ended for most areas Saturday morning, but roads may still be slick across central North Carolina.
An SUV slammed into a utility pole Saturday morning and took out some power lines in Raleigh.
It happened at White Oak Road and Webb Street. This is behind the Carolina Country Club.
ABC11 is told the car is severely damaged, but the driver is expected to be okay.
The road was blocked overnight, and crews are working to repair the damaged pole.
Precipitation has ended for most areas Saturday morning, but roads may still be slick across central North Carolina.
