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Breaking News: Snow and ice blanket central NC

Sleet overnight in western Triad; NCDOT warns travel still risky

U.S. 421 on the morning of Sunday, January 25
Courtesy NCDOT
U.S. 421 on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

The western Triad division of the North Carolina Department of Transportation says it saw mostly sleet overnight from Saturday into Sunday, which is better news for tree and power line issues. 

Officials say overnight traffic cams showed things moving well on the interstates, but are still urging people to stay off the roads. The DOT warns that with continued temperature drops into the teens, salt treatments will not work as well.

In areas further east, including Guilford and Alamance counties, there are over 300 contract trucks on standby, primed to begin road-clearing operations later Sunday.

Eddie Garcia is WFDD’s News Director. He is responsible for planning coverage, editing stories, and leading an award-winning news team as it serves the station’s 32-county listening area. He joined WFDD as an audio production intern in 2007 and went on to hold various roles, including producer, Triad Arts Weekend co-host, reporter, and managing editor. When he’s not working, Eddie enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and watching films.
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