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01/12/2025 9:34 am

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Winter Weather

Saturday, January 11 - Sunday, January 12

Published 1/9/2025 Updated 1/12/2025

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

The Winter Storm Warning has expired, however temperatures remain at or slightly below freezing across much of central NC this morning. 

While the wintry mix of precipitation has come to an end, there may still be slick spots on roads, bridges, and elevated surfaces this morning. Temperatures will gradually rise above freezing after sunrise but in the meantime, please exercise caution if you have to travel this morning. Slow down and leave plenty of room in front of you.

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

Helpful Links

City Services, Programs, and Facilities Impacted: 

GoRaleigh
Updated Saturday, Jan. 11 at 8:15 a.m.

  • Saturday, Jan. 11: 
    GoRaleigh and GoRaleigh Access are running on schedule. 
  • Please check GoRaleigh.org for additional updates or call the Regional Call Center at 919-485-RIDE (7433).

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources 
Updated Saturday, Jan. 11 at 8:15 a.m.

  • Most Raleigh Parks operations will resume at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 11. 
  • Field Status: January 11 is Code Red, which indicates all outdoor field activity is postponed. 

Solid Waste Services (SWS)
Updated: Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4:20 p.m.

  • Central Business District (CBD)
    SWS operations in the Central Business District (CBD), the area bounded by Peace Street to the north, Blount Street to the east, Cabarrus Street to the south, and West Street to the west, will be altered Saturday, January 11. Businesses in the CBD will not be serviced on Saturday to minimize potential hazards to our crews. Sunday CBD collections will be operating on a four hour delay.  
  • Yard Waste Center (YWC)
    The Yard Waste Center will be closed on Saturday, January 11 to minimize potential hazards during inclement weather. The safety of our staff and residents is paramount to our operation and we must take appropriate precautions. The Yard Waste Center will resume standard operations on Monday, January 13 at 7 a.m.

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 / Weekend Service Providers Updates

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

White Flag Shelters / Weekend Service Providers Updates

 

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.

The City is Prepared

Any type of wintry precipitation can make travel hazardous. The City of Raleigh's Transportation Department is prepared.

Our crews brined roads from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, covering more than 840 lane miles of roads throughout the city. 

Watch our short (19 seconds) video.

Our Transportation Department is prepared for Inclement Weather

The City of Raleigh's Transportation Department is prepared for Inclement Weather. Watch this short (19 seconds) video. 

You Should Be Prepared

 

Keep Ice Out of Your Pipes

Raleigh Water shares ways to Keep Ice Out of Your Pipes. Watch our short (1:34 minute) video. 

Additional Resources

 

Wake County Severe Weather Information

Heating Safety

Extreme Temperatures: Cold and Winter Weather

Winter Weather Driving

Communications Department

919-996-3100

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