Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for another round of winter weather expected to arrive Saturday morning. The declaration activates the State Emergency Response Team and ensures the state is positioned to receive federal assistance if needed.
During a briefing in Raleigh, Stein thanked NCDOT crews for working around the clock to clear roads following last weekend’s storm and for preparing highways ahead of the next system.
“As another round of winter weather moves into North Carolina, this time possibly bringing snow, I urge everyone to stay alert and take precautions,” Stein said. “Our emergency management teams and NCDOT crews continue to work around the clock, and I’m grateful for their continued dedication to keeping North Carolinians safe.”
NC Emergency Management Director Will Ray echoed the call for caution, noting that while the upcoming storm is expected to bring mostly snow, travel conditions could quickly become dangerous.
“It’s safest to just stay home to let first responders, the NCDOT, the NC National Guard, and the State Highway Patrol safely work,” Ray said. “With continued cold temperatures, please focus on personal and family preparedness and check in on those in your community who may need support.”
Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson said crews have already pre‑treated roads with brine and are preparing for what could be significant impacts statewide.
“Most road‑clearing work from last weekend’s storm is complete,” Johnson said. “We expect major impacts to our roads this weekend and into next week due to the expected cold temperatures. Once this storm hits, play it safe and stay off the roads until conditions improve.”
State Officials Share Winter Weather Safety Tips
Emergency management leaders urged residents to take steps now to prepare for hazardous conditions:
- Monitor local forecasts closely
- Keep phones and backup batteries charged
- Use NOAA weather radios or alert apps
- Dress in layers and stay warm
- Carry an emergency kit if travel is unavoidable
- Bring pets indoors and prepare supplies for them
- Check on neighbors, especially the elderly
Officials also reminded residents to use generators outdoors only, avoid heating homes with charcoal or grills, and rely on battery‑powered lights instead of candles during outages.
More winter weather safety information is available at ReadyNC.gov. For real‑time road conditions, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.
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