Alert Ice Storm Warning from SAT 1:00 PM EST until MON 1:00 PM EST Jan 24, 2026 Jan 24, 2026 Updated Jan 24, 2026 SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Severe Ice Storm Expected: Power Outages and Hazardous Roads from This Afternoon Through Mondayk9cm(92E’D w2AA6?:?8ik^9cmkAmp? x46 $E@C> (2C?:?8 :D :? 67764E 7C@> ` !| E9:D 27E6C?@@? F?E:= ` !| t$% |@?52J] tIA64E D:8?:7:42?E :46 2?5 D?@H 244F>F=2E:@?D H:E9 DEC@?8 H:?5D]k^Amk9cmp7764E65 pC62Dik^9cmkF=mk=:m}@CE96C? >@F?E2:?D @7 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2k^=:mk=:m}@CE96C? 7@@E9:==D @7 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2k^=:mk^F=m k9cm(92E E@ tIA64Eik^9cm People are also reading… Burke County sees two overdose deaths over weekend, warns of possible contaminated drugs Two juveniles struck, injured by car while riding electric bike in Valdese on Monday Man arrested after break-in at ɫ convenience store; store window shattered with rock Former EJ Victor furniture building up for sale in ɫ after company dissolved Man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says Police: 2 Burke County women linked to 7 break-ins in ɫ Here's what Valdese Elementary School principal said to parents after teacher arrest Latest on winter storm: ɫ area can still expect snow, more chance of freezing rain National Weather Service predicts snow, sleet, freezing rain for Burke County region South Iredell remembering former student-athlete who was killed in head-on DWI crash ɫ man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor Meteorologist: Burke County area to see icy mix; Prepare for power outages One woman linked to 2 murders, and 2 attempted murders with cyanide, NC cops say Burke County shelter open; freezing rain, sleet expected Sunday afternoon Duke Energy: Expect outages. Crews summoned to NC from Florida, Midwest Listen now and subscribe: | | | | kF=mk=:m$?@H 2?5 D=66E 244F>F=2E:@?D FA E@ a :?496Dk^=:mk=:mx46 244F>F=2E:@?D 36EH66? _]d 2?5 _]fd :?496Dk^=:mk=:m(:?5D 8FDE:?8 FA E@ c_ >A9k^=:mk^F=m k9cmx>A24EDik^9cmkF=mk=:m(:56DAC625 A@H6C @FE286D =:<6=J 5F6 E@ :46 @? EC66 =:>3D 2?5 A@H6C =:?6Dk^=:mk=:m!@E6?E:2= 7@C 72==:?8 EC66D 2?5 =2C86 3C2?496D[ A@D:?8 C:D< E@ =:76 2?5 AC@A6CEJk^=:mk=:m#@25H2JD H:== 36 :46 2?5 D?@H\4@G6C65[ >2<:?8 EC2G6= 52?86C@FD 2?5 A@E6?E:2==J :>A@DD:3=6k^=:mk=:m|@?52J >@C?:?8 4@>>FE6 >2J 36 D6G6C6=J :>A24E65k^=:mk^F=m k9cm$276EJ %:ADik^9cmkF=mk=:mpG@:5 EC2G6= F?=6DD 23D@=FE6=J ?646DD2CJj C@25D H:== 36 EC62496C@FDk^=:mk=:mx7 J@F >FDE EC2G6=[ <66A 2 7=2D9=:89E[ 7@@5[ 2?5 H2E6C :? J@FC G69:4=6k^=:mk=:m!C6A2C6 7@C A@H6C @FE286Dj 92G6 6>6C86?4J DFAA=:6D C625Jk^=:mk=:m$E2J :?7@C>65 23@FE =@42= C@25 4@?5:E:@?D 3J 42==:?8 d``k^=:mk^F=m k9cm(96? E@ r964< q24<ik^9cm kAm|@?:E@C k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^H62E96C]8@GQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmH62E96C]8@Gk^2m @C k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>@C82?E@?]4@>^H62E96C^Qm>@C82?E@?]4@>^H62E96Ck^2m 7@C FA52E6D]k^Am kAmkD>2==m%9:D H62E96C 2=6CE H2D AC@5F465 H:E9 px 2DD:DE2?46 FD:?8 }2E:@?2= (62E96C $6CG:46 52E2]k^D>2==mk^Am Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Latest on winter storm: ɫ area can still expect snow, more chance of freezing rain “Travel will be extremely difficult and dangerous." National Weather Service predicts snow, sleet, freezing rain for Burke County region "If your area does have widespread power outages, be prepared ahead of time for a long-term power outage." Meteorologist: Burke County area to see icy mix; Prepare for power outages “It's trending more toward ice and sleet.” Burke County shelter open; freezing rain, sleet expected Sunday afternoon "Residents should be prepared for the possibility of additional outages today and tonight, especially after 2 p.m.," the county said. How Burke County is preparing for winter storm, and how to get information you need Ice accumulation on trees, power lines and roadways greatly increases the risk of widespread, prolonged power outages. Watch Now: Related Video See salt poured into brine vat in preparation for NC winter storm Video shows confrontation between federal agents leading up to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis AP Video shows confrontation between federal agents leading up to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis Police chief calls for calm after a man was shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown AP Police chief calls for calm after a man was shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown Federal shooting in Minneapolis raises new legal questions over use of force Federal shooting in Minneapolis raises new legal questions over use of force
Latest on winter storm: ɫ area can still expect snow, more chance of freezing rain “Travel will be extremely difficult and dangerous."
National Weather Service predicts snow, sleet, freezing rain for Burke County region "If your area does have widespread power outages, be prepared ahead of time for a long-term power outage."
Meteorologist: Burke County area to see icy mix; Prepare for power outages “It's trending more toward ice and sleet.”
Burke County shelter open; freezing rain, sleet expected Sunday afternoon "Residents should be prepared for the possibility of additional outages today and tonight, especially after 2 p.m.," the county said.
How Burke County is preparing for winter storm, and how to get information you need Ice accumulation on trees, power lines and roadways greatly increases the risk of widespread, prolonged power outages.
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