A view of snow on a road, sidewalk, and trees.

Winter Weather Advisory: Impacts to the City

Wednesday, Feb. 19 - Thursday, Feb. 20

Published 2/18/2025 Updated 2/18/2025

Everything You Need to Know

Quick links to information further down the page:

Weather

Updates: Impacts to City Services & Operations

The City is Prepared: Here's What We've Done

You Should be Prepared: Here's What You Can Do

Communications: Stay Informed and Who to Call

Resources: Need a Warm Place, Meal, or Coat?

White Flag Shelters / Weekend Service Providers Updates

Additional Resources: Wake Co Info, Heating Safety, Winter Weather Driving

Traffic Updates: follow RPD on Twitter (X)

Weather

Winter Weather Advisory - Updated Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9:40 a.m.

The National Weather Service is monitoring a weather system that has the potential to bring snow and ice to our area Wednesday, Feb. 19.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM THURSDAY

What: mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
Where: Northern and central Piedmont
When: 7 a.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday
Impacts: plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes
Precautionary/ Preparedness Actions: slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

For a detailed weather forecast, please visit National Weather Service - Raleigh.

Helpful Links

City Services, Programs, and Facilities Impacted:

Inspections:
updated Tuesday, Feb. 18 -

Due to expected winter weather, the Customer Service Center on the 4th floor of One Exchange Plaza will be closed for in-person services on Wednesday, February 19.

Submittal online through the Permit Portal will still be available.

The following inspections have been canceled on February 19 for the City of Raleigh:
Building • Electrical • Mechanical • Plumbing • Zoning • Fire • Stormwater • Transportation • Housing

We apologize for any inconvenience. We will assess impacts for Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21 as we monitor conditions moving forward.

Please contact the Customer Service Center at 919-996-2500 or submit a customer request form if you need further assistance.

Events and Meetings

A City in Motion: Traffic and Transportation Solutions, part of the Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversations series event scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. has been postponed due to expected winter weather. A new date will be announced soon.

Check our Events feed to see if other specific events or meetings have been canceled or postponed.

Resources for Housing Crises and Homelessness

Need a warm place to stay the night? Need a meal for your family? Need shoes or a coat?

View our list of resources.

White Flag Shelters

Review locations serving as White Flag Shelters, and information about when other community partners will be open.

White Flag Shelters

Communications

Ways to Stay Informed

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs): turn them on

Ready Wake Alerts: sign up

General Updates: follow @RaleighGov on Twitter (X)

Traffic Updates: follow @RaleighPolice on Twitter (X)

Who to Call

Downed Trees:

Emergency - If you see a tree down on a road or involving power lines, call 911.
Non-emergency - Report downed trees that are not in the roadway nor involving power lines to 919-996-3000.