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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte area is bracing for a major ice storm that will bring sleet, snow and freezing rain to the region this weekend. The biggest threats will be ice accumulation that could lead to downed trees, widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions across North Carolina and South Carolina. 

WCNC Charlotte crews will be working around the clock to bring the latest updates and keep you safe before, during and after the storm. 

RELATED: ‘This is a serious storm’: Trump grants NC federal emergency declaration for ice storm


Power outages

Keep track of the latest power outage information here. 

Click here to view Duke Energy’s outage map for the Carolinas. 

Click here to view Blue Ridge Energy’s outage map for western North Carolina.


Flight delays

Check here for real-time updates on flight cancellations and delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Hundreds of flights have been canceled as of 4 p.m. Saturday. Thousands of flights nationwide have been impacted by the storm, with significant impacts in Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte and Washington, D.C. 


Harris Teeter closing stores early 

Harris Teeter announced many of its stores will close at 8 p.m. Saturday due to the storm’s impacts. The company hopes to reopen stores at 8 a.m. Sunday, weather permitting. 


Road conditions

Check here for real-time travel updates and road conditions in your area. 



Gov. Josh Stein winter storm briefing

Gov. Josh Stein held a news briefing Saturday morning with the latest preparations across North Carolina ahead of the winter storm. Stein also confirmed that President Trump approved his request for a federal emergency declaration. 


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