Press Releases
As Snow Falls Across North Carolina, Governor Urges Caution During Winter Weather
With snow falling across North Carolina most of the day, Governor Cooper is reminding everyone to be cautious, and stay off the roads as much as possible.
North Carolina Readies for Second Widespread Winter Storm of 2018
As North Carolina braces for a second widespread winter storm in less than a month, Governor Roy Cooper today declared a state of emergency and urged North Carolinians to stay off the roads when travel becomes dangerous.
North Carolina Prepares for Another Possible Round of Winter Weather
With the return of cold weather and the possibility of snow in the forecast for many parts of North Carolina, the state is making preparations and Governor Cooper reminded residents that they should be prepared for another round of winter weather.
Freezing Rain Hits Western NC as Eastern Counties Continue to Dig Out from Last Week’s Storm
Another round of winter weather is expected to cause hazardous travel conditions later today across the North Carolina mountains, foothills and portions of the Triad, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned North Carolinians this morning.
Bitter Cold Continues Statewide, Roads Remain Treacherous in Areas
While roads continue to improve from last week’s winter storm, persistent cold temperatures mean ice and snow linger in some areas and drivers should use caution, Governor Roy Cooper reminded North Carolinians Saturday.
Roads Clearing, but Bitter Cold Temperatures Remain
Road conditions on major interstates and highways in North Carolina are greatly improved today and Department of Transportation crews have turned their attention to clearing secondary roads, but there are still many patches of black ice and drivers should continue to be cautious, Governor Roy Cooper advised.
North Carolina Starts Digging Out from Winter Storm
A strong winter storm moved quickly through North Carolina Wednesday night into Thursday, leaving three deaths, significant snow, and scattered power outages, Governor Roy Cooper said Thursday. While the snow will end by mid-day, bitterly cold temperatures will remain through the weekend, and refreezing will make it difficult to clear roads.
State Prepares for First Winter Storm of 2018
State officials are preparing for North Carolina’s first winter storm of 2018 and people in areas that could see snow are encouraged to do the same, Governor Roy Cooper said Tuesday.
Gov. Cooper Takes Action to Keep Home Heating Fuels Available Amid Freezing Temperatures
In anticipation of a forecast of cold weather, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order today to help maintain supply of home heating fuels like propane across North Carolina.
North Carolina Prepares for Possible Wintry Weather Late Tuesday into Wednesday
It may be too late for a white Christmas, but Governor Cooper is encouraging North Carolina residents and visitors to keep an eye on the forecast due to the possibility of frozen precipitation and be careful when traveling this holiday season.
