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

Winter Weather: Impacts to the City

Wednesday, Dec. 10

City Services, Programs, and Facilities Impacted:

Solid Waste Services - Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste
Possible Delays with Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection

The City's garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection may be delayed due to winter weather. Please leave carts at the curb until serviced. We will not issue warnings or fines during this period.

Events and Meetings:

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

Everything You Need to Know

Quick links to information further down the page:

Weather

Winter Weather

Where:
Northern Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain, including much of the Triad and Triangle.

What:
Any rain or snow that fell in the last 24 hours will have frozen as temperatures have dropped below freezing. There is Black Ice potential.

When:
Black ice potential will continue through the morning until temperatures rise above freezing. NOTE: Just because air temperatures rise above freezing will not guarantee that road temperatures have risen above freezing!

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

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

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.

Additional Resources

Communications Department

919-996-3100

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