Winter storm blankets Piedmont Triad in snow and ice, emergency declared in North Carolina

A winter storm has left the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina covered in snow and ice. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday, with hazardous conditions expected due to below-freezing temperatures and slick roads. Snowfall totals reached up to 4.5 inches in some areas, with 2.3-2.5 inches reported in Guilford County. Travelers are advised to exercise caution, as secondary roads are particularly dangerous. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared a statewide emergency ahead of the storm. Isolated power outages may occur, and black ice is a concern for Sunday and Monday mornings. Sunny weather is expected later in the week.