WBTV Thursday morning weather forecast By Jonathan Stacey and Al Conklin | February 18, 2021 at 5:14 AM EST - Updated February 18 at 7:11 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The WBTV First Alert weather team continues to track the most impactful winter storm of the season so far. A First Alert is in effect for the entire viewing area, but the impacts will vary depending on your locations.
Here’s what you need to know:
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect through Thursday evening as wintry mix consisting of mostly freezing rain and sleet will impact communities mainly north of I-85.
(Updated at 9 a.m.) What was supposed to be snow is actually falling as sleet this morning, but the change in precipitation is not dampening the jubilation of local students, who now have the day off.
Arlington Public Schools announced shortly after 5 a.m. that it’s a snow day, even for remote learning.
“In-person and distance learning are canceled for all students today, Thursday, Feb. 18, due to inclement weather,” the school system said. “APS school buildings and offices will be closed… All in-person learning support programs, athletic activities, team practices, in-person technology support and other activities in schools and on school grounds are canceled.”
Updated: 1:32 PM EDT Apr 1, 2021 WXII12.com Web Staff If you are cold, your outside pet is cold too.Forsyth County s Animal Services department urges people to protect and care for their pets, as winter-like weather can result in life-threatening situations for both humans and animals.The following steps help animals survive cold weather:Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze, or other chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from exposure to snow or encrusted ice.Consider getting your short-haired breed a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck that covers the dog from the base of the tail on the top to the belly underneath. This may seem like a luxury, however, to some breeds it is a necessity to stay healthy.Adult dogs tolerate the cold much better than puppies. If necessary, paper train your puppy inside if he appears to be sensit
UPDATE 9:45 AM, 2/18/21: The first and likely heaviest band of freezing rain and sleet has moved east of the Blue Ridge as of 9:30 a.m., a bit ahead of