Weekend storm leaves minimal impact on power outages and travel in Davidson and Randolph counties
Residents in Davidson and Randolph Counties skated by the worst impact of the weekend winter storm after significant snow and ice were predicted.
Most of the Triad got between 1 and 3 inches of snow on Sunday with Lexington reporting 4 inches, but due to an extended period of sleet and freezing rain, these totals were reduced to closer to two inches.
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There were higher amounts of precipitation to the north and west of the Triad and lower amounts to the south and east. Areas in the Eastern part of the state got more freezing rain and rain.
The storm also brought strong winds with it. According to the NWS, Davidson and Alamance counties saw winds between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, creating wind chill values as low as 13 degrees.
As of Monday afternoon, all major utility providers in Davidson and Randolph counties had no reports of power outages.
Plows and salt trucks are working to clear the roadways of snow and ice accumulation, and will clear priority roads with high traffic first, followed by secondary routes.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported all major interstates and state highways are clear with possible icy spots, although several secondary roads were still under ice and snow.
With the risk of refreezing overnight, slick roads and dangerous travel conditions will continue for most of the Piedmont for the next couple of days, especially on secondary roads.
Residents are asked to stay home if possible or be cautious while traveling, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
General news reporter Sharon Myers can be reached at sharon.myers@the-dispatch.com. Follow her on Twitter @LexDispatchSM.
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