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Last updated: Friday, February 21, 2025 12:14PM GMT
Winter storm moves through central NC
"You hear these stories out west, where you see all these major incidents and major collisions, and you don't really ever think that's going to be here."

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Winter weather returned to central North Carolina this week.

Gov. Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency during a Tuesday briefing.

Several weather alerts were issued for the ABC11 viewing area, including a Winter Storm Warning and Watch, and a Winter Weather Advisory.

A mixed bag, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, developed Wednesday morning and increased into the afternoon. Precipitation will then taper off late Wednesday night. Another light batch is possible Thursday morning into the afternoon.

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) sent dozens of trucks to treat roads early this week. Officials said they believe Wednesday's storm will be complex for crews and the response could be tricky. Utility crews are also on standby.

Stay up-to-date with the latest forecast.

Feb 20, 2025, 11:04 AM GMT

Highways mostly clear, side roads icy

If you have to drive this morning you should give yourself more time to get to your destination.

While most highways have been cleared of snow, side roads around the Triangle are still mostly ice.

With temperatures expected to stay below freezing this morning, road conditions are unlikely to change.

NCDOT crews are out with plows to keep the snow removal moving forward.

There could be more snow later this morning.

A winter weather advisory is in place until 1 p.m.

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Feb 20, 2025, 4:32 AM GMT

A big day of snow fun for kids across the area

From Raleigh to Durham to Rocky Mount, there was sledding, snowball fights, and more delights for children of all ages.

Take a look in the video below.

From Raleigh to Durham to Rocky Mount, there was sledding, snowball fights and more delights for children of all ages.
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Feb 20, 2025, 2:31 AM GMT

Crash closes all lanes of I-40 West in Orange County

A deadly crash has closed all lanes of I-40 West south of Hillsborough at Exit 261, Old NC 86.

One person died and several others were injured. About 50 vehicles were involved.

The road was originally expected to reopen by 6:30 p.m. but it remains closed at 9:30 p.m.

All lanes of I-40 west in Orange County were closed for several hours after a wreck on icy roads.

As a detour, drivers are asked to use Exit 279 B (I-85 North to I-85 South to I-40 West.

Roads in Orange County are very slick. You're urged to not drive if possible.

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Feb 20, 2025, 12:09 AM GMT

Highway Patrol responds to nearly 650 wrecks statewide as roads worsen

As the winter storm pounds North Carolina, emergency workers are staying busy responding to calls for help.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said that as of 4 p.m., troopers had responded to 649 collisions and 500 calls for service statewide.

The tally underscores how slick and dangerous many roads are across the region.

People are asked to stay off the roads if possible.

A tractor-trailer spun out and was blocking one lane at Highway 64 eastbound near the Hodge Road exit.

On Wednesday afternoon, at Highway 64 eastbound near the Hodge Road exit, a tractor-trailer spun out and was blocking one lane. An ABC11 breaking news crew reported a huge backup on 64 westbound.

Earlier, a tractor-trailer overturned on I-95 near the 102-mile marker in Johnston County, closing all southbound lanes.

Also in Johnston County, a car slid into a fire truck that was responding to another wreck. No one was injured.

As EMS responded to a one-vehicle wreck at Mile Marker 311 on westbound Interstate 40 in Johnston County, another car slid and crashed into fire truck

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