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Last updated: Sunday, January 12, 2025 4:48AM GMT
Central NC winter weather preps
ABC11's Cindy Bae joins us this morning with the road conditions.

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.

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4:52 AM GMT

NCDOT warns of dangers of black ice

Across the Triangle on Friday, highways and side streets were dusted with snow; over 1,000 days in the making creating tough conditions out on the roads.

North Carolina Department of Transportation crews based in Raleigh were out in full force on Saturday covering the entire area.

"It was a good night. Everything went smoothly. We had a few things we had to adjust to. We had a couple of routes closed and we had to adjust," NCDOT Engineer Doug McNeal said. "We were servicing them from we have certain salt, salt stockpile areas and we had a few accidents. We had to change and pull some resources from different counties into sort of some sections."

One of those accidents was a multi-car chain reaction crash from slippery conditions on Interstate 87 near Knightdale.

By Sunday, the snow was cleared out however crews had to focus on the possibility of black ice.

"We're certainly getting into some freezing temperatures. So we need to expect black ice and black ice can be anywhere," McNeal said. 'We generally you see, it in areas that have been shaded and haven't seen the sunlight. And then they thaw and then refreeze, but they can be anywhere."

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Jan 11, 2025, 3:20 PM GMT

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.
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Jan 11, 2025, 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
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

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Jan 11, 2025, 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.