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❄️🚗 Snow and Ice Can Become Deadly Projectiles
This damaged windshield shows what can happen when snow and ice are not cleared from vehicles. At highway speeds, ice can fly off like a rock striking other vehicles, shattering windshields, and causing serious crashes or injuries
This damaged windshield shows what can happen when snow and ice are not cleared from vehicles. At highway speeds, ice can fly off like a rock striking other vehicles, shattering windshields, and causing serious crashes or injuries
February 2, 2026 at 10:07 PM
❄️🚗 Snow and Ice Can Become Deadly Projectiles
This damaged windshield shows what can happen when snow and ice are not cleared from vehicles. At highway speeds, ice can fly off like a rock striking other vehicles, shattering windshields, and causing serious crashes or injuries
This damaged windshield shows what can happen when snow and ice are not cleared from vehicles. At highway speeds, ice can fly off like a rock striking other vehicles, shattering windshields, and causing serious crashes or injuries
The groundhog might be running show right now, but cold weather and snow are still very real risks for our community. While this photo gives us a laugh, your safety in winter conditions is something we take seriously.
No groundhogs were harmed in the making of this photo📷
No groundhogs were harmed in the making of this photo📷
February 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The groundhog might be running show right now, but cold weather and snow are still very real risks for our community. While this photo gives us a laugh, your safety in winter conditions is something we take seriously.
No groundhogs were harmed in the making of this photo📷
No groundhogs were harmed in the making of this photo📷
During winter weather events, when many can remain safely at home, our EMS providers and responders continue to operate in hazardous conditions, navigating icy roads, blowing snow, and freezing temperatures — to ensure emergency care remains available.
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
During winter weather events, when many can remain safely at home, our EMS providers and responders continue to operate in hazardous conditions, navigating icy roads, blowing snow, and freezing temperatures — to ensure emergency care remains available.
While this does not look like much, this is what we are seeing across the entire county. Blowing snow across already icy roads and even into roads that have been cleared.
Please use caution if you must drive, especially in the morning, as winds will continue throughout the night.
Please use caution if you must drive, especially in the morning, as winds will continue throughout the night.
February 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
While this does not look like much, this is what we are seeing across the entire county. Blowing snow across already icy roads and even into roads that have been cleared.
Please use caution if you must drive, especially in the morning, as winds will continue throughout the night.
Please use caution if you must drive, especially in the morning, as winds will continue throughout the night.
❄️ Check on Those Around You During the Cold ❄️
Cold weather impacts everyone differently. While many of us are warm and comfortable, some neighbors, friends, and family members may be struggling with the cold.
👥 Stay warm. Stay safe. Take care of each other.
Cold weather impacts everyone differently. While many of us are warm and comfortable, some neighbors, friends, and family members may be struggling with the cold.
👥 Stay warm. Stay safe. Take care of each other.
February 1, 2026 at 7:21 PM
❄️ Check on Those Around You During the Cold ❄️
Cold weather impacts everyone differently. While many of us are warm and comfortable, some neighbors, friends, and family members may be struggling with the cold.
👥 Stay warm. Stay safe. Take care of each other.
Cold weather impacts everyone differently. While many of us are warm and comfortable, some neighbors, friends, and family members may be struggling with the cold.
👥 Stay warm. Stay safe. Take care of each other.
🏠 Surry County Weather Reminder
Today is a good day to slow down and stay home if you can. Cozy blankets, warm coffee and cocoa, and time with family beat icy roads and cold winds any day.
When travel isn’t necessary, staying off the roads helps keep you safe. ☕🔥❄️
Today is a good day to slow down and stay home if you can. Cozy blankets, warm coffee and cocoa, and time with family beat icy roads and cold winds any day.
When travel isn’t necessary, staying off the roads helps keep you safe. ☕🔥❄️
February 1, 2026 at 4:16 PM
🏠 Surry County Weather Reminder
Today is a good day to slow down and stay home if you can. Cozy blankets, warm coffee and cocoa, and time with family beat icy roads and cold winds any day.
When travel isn’t necessary, staying off the roads helps keep you safe. ☕🔥❄️
Today is a good day to slow down and stay home if you can. Cozy blankets, warm coffee and cocoa, and time with family beat icy roads and cold winds any day.
When travel isn’t necessary, staying off the roads helps keep you safe. ☕🔥❄️
❄️ Roads May Look Clear — But They’re Not Safe ❄️
This is what winter driving really looks like across our area right now. A thin layer of packed snow and ice can turn any road into a skating rink, especially on curves, shaded areas, and bridges.
⚠️ Take it slow. Arrive safely.
This is what winter driving really looks like across our area right now. A thin layer of packed snow and ice can turn any road into a skating rink, especially on curves, shaded areas, and bridges.
⚠️ Take it slow. Arrive safely.
February 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
❄️ Roads May Look Clear — But They’re Not Safe ❄️
This is what winter driving really looks like across our area right now. A thin layer of packed snow and ice can turn any road into a skating rink, especially on curves, shaded areas, and bridges.
⚠️ Take it slow. Arrive safely.
This is what winter driving really looks like across our area right now. A thin layer of packed snow and ice can turn any road into a skating rink, especially on curves, shaded areas, and bridges.
⚠️ Take it slow. Arrive safely.
⚠️ Hidden Hazard Alert: Ice Under New Snow ⚠️
Fresh snowfall can make roads and sidewalks look safer—but it often hides leftover ice underneath. That thin layer of snow can mask slick surfaces, turning a normal step or short drive into a serious risk.
Stay safe.
Fresh snowfall can make roads and sidewalks look safer—but it often hides leftover ice underneath. That thin layer of snow can mask slick surfaces, turning a normal step or short drive into a serious risk.
Stay safe.
January 31, 2026 at 2:37 PM
⚠️ Hidden Hazard Alert: Ice Under New Snow ⚠️
Fresh snowfall can make roads and sidewalks look safer—but it often hides leftover ice underneath. That thin layer of snow can mask slick surfaces, turning a normal step or short drive into a serious risk.
Stay safe.
Fresh snowfall can make roads and sidewalks look safer—but it often hides leftover ice underneath. That thin layer of snow can mask slick surfaces, turning a normal step or short drive into a serious risk.
Stay safe.
❄️ When Winter Hits Hard… We Adapt ❄️
Jokes aside, winter weather is no laughing matter:
🚑 Emergency response takes longer in snow and ice
🧊 Slips, falls, and vehicle crashes increase
🏠 Stay home and enjoy the weather
💙🚑❄️
Jokes aside, winter weather is no laughing matter:
🚑 Emergency response takes longer in snow and ice
🧊 Slips, falls, and vehicle crashes increase
🏠 Stay home and enjoy the weather
💙🚑❄️
January 31, 2026 at 6:22 AM
❄️ When Winter Hits Hard… We Adapt ❄️
Jokes aside, winter weather is no laughing matter:
🚑 Emergency response takes longer in snow and ice
🧊 Slips, falls, and vehicle crashes increase
🏠 Stay home and enjoy the weather
💙🚑❄️
Jokes aside, winter weather is no laughing matter:
🚑 Emergency response takes longer in snow and ice
🧊 Slips, falls, and vehicle crashes increase
🏠 Stay home and enjoy the weather
💙🚑❄️
❄️ January: Now Featuring 30 Weeks ❄️
At this point, January has officially lasted longer than most Netflix series—and it’s still bringing snow and ice like it’s getting paid overtime.
Snow days are fun. Fender benders and falls? Not so much.
At this point, January has officially lasted longer than most Netflix series—and it’s still bringing snow and ice like it’s getting paid overtime.
Snow days are fun. Fender benders and falls? Not so much.
January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
❄️ January: Now Featuring 30 Weeks ❄️
At this point, January has officially lasted longer than most Netflix series—and it’s still bringing snow and ice like it’s getting paid overtime.
Snow days are fun. Fender benders and falls? Not so much.
At this point, January has officially lasted longer than most Netflix series—and it’s still bringing snow and ice like it’s getting paid overtime.
Snow days are fun. Fender benders and falls? Not so much.
❄️ WINTER WEATHER UPDATE ❄️
Snow is expected across the region today through Saturday, with totals varying sharply by location.
Stay safe and stay weather-aware.
Snow is expected across the region today through Saturday, with totals varying sharply by location.
Stay safe and stay weather-aware.
January 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
❄️ WINTER WEATHER UPDATE ❄️
Snow is expected across the region today through Saturday, with totals varying sharply by location.
Stay safe and stay weather-aware.
Snow is expected across the region today through Saturday, with totals varying sharply by location.
Stay safe and stay weather-aware.
Winter Weather Safety Alert ❄️🚗
The latest National Weather Service forecast shows snow accumulating from Friday through Sunday, with higher totals possible south of our area. Even light snowfall can create hazardous travel conditions, especially in very cold temperatures.
The latest National Weather Service forecast shows snow accumulating from Friday through Sunday, with higher totals possible south of our area. Even light snowfall can create hazardous travel conditions, especially in very cold temperatures.
January 30, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Winter Weather Safety Alert ❄️🚗
The latest National Weather Service forecast shows snow accumulating from Friday through Sunday, with higher totals possible south of our area. Even light snowfall can create hazardous travel conditions, especially in very cold temperatures.
The latest National Weather Service forecast shows snow accumulating from Friday through Sunday, with higher totals possible south of our area. Even light snowfall can create hazardous travel conditions, especially in very cold temperatures.
We’ve seen a good melt today with warmer temperatures, but many roads are still ice-covered or only partially clear. No roadway is 100% safe.
As temperatures drop tonight, any remaining moisture will refreeze. Please slow down and allow extra travel time.
As temperatures drop tonight, any remaining moisture will refreeze. Please slow down and allow extra travel time.
January 27, 2026 at 10:04 PM
We’ve seen a good melt today with warmer temperatures, but many roads are still ice-covered or only partially clear. No roadway is 100% safe.
As temperatures drop tonight, any remaining moisture will refreeze. Please slow down and allow extra travel time.
As temperatures drop tonight, any remaining moisture will refreeze. Please slow down and allow extra travel time.
⚠️ Slippery Conditions Alert! ❄️
Ice-covered sidewalks, parking lots, and steps can turn a simple walk into a dangerous fall in seconds.
A moment of caution can prevent a serious injury. Stay safe, take your time, and look out for one another!
Ice-covered sidewalks, parking lots, and steps can turn a simple walk into a dangerous fall in seconds.
A moment of caution can prevent a serious injury. Stay safe, take your time, and look out for one another!
January 27, 2026 at 9:48 PM
⚠️ Slippery Conditions Alert! ❄️
Ice-covered sidewalks, parking lots, and steps can turn a simple walk into a dangerous fall in seconds.
A moment of caution can prevent a serious injury. Stay safe, take your time, and look out for one another!
Ice-covered sidewalks, parking lots, and steps can turn a simple walk into a dangerous fall in seconds.
A moment of caution can prevent a serious injury. Stay safe, take your time, and look out for one another!
Black Ice: The Hidden Danger ❄️
Black ice is nearly invisible but extremely hazardous. With reduced traction, longer stopping distances, and bridges freezing before surrounding roads, even a short trip can quickly become dangerous.
Black ice is nearly invisible but extremely hazardous. With reduced traction, longer stopping distances, and bridges freezing before surrounding roads, even a short trip can quickly become dangerous.
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Black Ice: The Hidden Danger ❄️
Black ice is nearly invisible but extremely hazardous. With reduced traction, longer stopping distances, and bridges freezing before surrounding roads, even a short trip can quickly become dangerous.
Black ice is nearly invisible but extremely hazardous. With reduced traction, longer stopping distances, and bridges freezing before surrounding roads, even a short trip can quickly become dangerous.
🌬️❄️ Extreme Cold Tonight ❄️🌬️
Temperatures are expected to be around 0°F tonight, with wind chills making it feel even colder (as low as -2° to -5°). These conditions can quickly lead to frostbite and hypothermia.
Stay warm, stay safe, and look out for one another.
Temperatures are expected to be around 0°F tonight, with wind chills making it feel even colder (as low as -2° to -5°). These conditions can quickly lead to frostbite and hypothermia.
Stay warm, stay safe, and look out for one another.
January 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
🌬️❄️ Extreme Cold Tonight ❄️🌬️
Temperatures are expected to be around 0°F tonight, with wind chills making it feel even colder (as low as -2° to -5°). These conditions can quickly lead to frostbite and hypothermia.
Stay warm, stay safe, and look out for one another.
Temperatures are expected to be around 0°F tonight, with wind chills making it feel even colder (as low as -2° to -5°). These conditions can quickly lead to frostbite and hypothermia.
Stay warm, stay safe, and look out for one another.
Warning of scam from Duke Energy:
⚠️ We are aware of a scam targeting utility customers claiming they will be impacted by a scheduled power outage.
This message did not come from Duke Energy. Customers should avoid clicking links or downloading attachments.
⚠️ We are aware of a scam targeting utility customers claiming they will be impacted by a scheduled power outage.
This message did not come from Duke Energy. Customers should avoid clicking links or downloading attachments.
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Warning of scam from Duke Energy:
⚠️ We are aware of a scam targeting utility customers claiming they will be impacted by a scheduled power outage.
This message did not come from Duke Energy. Customers should avoid clicking links or downloading attachments.
⚠️ We are aware of a scam targeting utility customers claiming they will be impacted by a scheduled power outage.
This message did not come from Duke Energy. Customers should avoid clicking links or downloading attachments.
Roadways across the county remain ice covered. Temperatures have not been conducive for effective treatment, and while DOT crews have been working around the clock, conditions remain hazardous.
If you must travel, please be aware that icy conditions are widespread.
If you must travel, please be aware that icy conditions are widespread.
January 26, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Roadways across the county remain ice covered. Temperatures have not been conducive for effective treatment, and while DOT crews have been working around the clock, conditions remain hazardous.
If you must travel, please be aware that icy conditions are widespread.
If you must travel, please be aware that icy conditions are widespread.
Road conditions update: Roads are ice-covered.
Sleet has been falling throughout the night, creating hazardous road conditions and coating vehicles. Driveways and walkways are also extremely slick.
Stay safe.
Sleet has been falling throughout the night, creating hazardous road conditions and coating vehicles. Driveways and walkways are also extremely slick.
Stay safe.
January 25, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Road conditions update: Roads are ice-covered.
Sleet has been falling throughout the night, creating hazardous road conditions and coating vehicles. Driveways and walkways are also extremely slick.
Stay safe.
Sleet has been falling throughout the night, creating hazardous road conditions and coating vehicles. Driveways and walkways are also extremely slick.
Stay safe.
When the roads are icy, the coziest and safest place to be is right at home. 🏠☕❄️
Staying in and off the roads helps EMS, fire, rescue, and law enforcement reach those who truly need help—and keeps you and your loved ones safe, too.💙
Staying in and off the roads helps EMS, fire, rescue, and law enforcement reach those who truly need help—and keeps you and your loved ones safe, too.💙
January 25, 2026 at 3:19 AM
When the roads are icy, the coziest and safest place to be is right at home. 🏠☕❄️
Staying in and off the roads helps EMS, fire, rescue, and law enforcement reach those who truly need help—and keeps you and your loved ones safe, too.💙
Staying in and off the roads helps EMS, fire, rescue, and law enforcement reach those who truly need help—and keeps you and your loved ones safe, too.💙
STAY SAFE. STAY HOME. ❄️
A winter storm bringing heavy snow and ice can create extremely dangerous travel conditions. If you don’t have to be out, please stay home and off the roads.
Your safety helps keep first responders safe, too. 🚑🚒🚓
A winter storm bringing heavy snow and ice can create extremely dangerous travel conditions. If you don’t have to be out, please stay home and off the roads.
Your safety helps keep first responders safe, too. 🚑🚒🚓
January 24, 2026 at 5:35 PM
STAY SAFE. STAY HOME. ❄️
A winter storm bringing heavy snow and ice can create extremely dangerous travel conditions. If you don’t have to be out, please stay home and off the roads.
Your safety helps keep first responders safe, too. 🚑🚒🚓
A winter storm bringing heavy snow and ice can create extremely dangerous travel conditions. If you don’t have to be out, please stay home and off the roads.
Your safety helps keep first responders safe, too. 🚑🚒🚓
The weather event should start this afternoon. Light moisture has already moved overhead but is not reaching the ground. Not much has changed for Surry County since the last forecast.
January 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The weather event should start this afternoon. Light moisture has already moved overhead but is not reaching the ground. Not much has changed for Surry County since the last forecast.
A few safety tips about generators:
January 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM
A few safety tips about generators:
We’re hoping the ice stays away—but being prepared is always the best plan.
Are you ready for an ice storm?
Are you ready for an ice storm?
January 23, 2026 at 10:25 PM
We’re hoping the ice stays away—but being prepared is always the best plan.
Are you ready for an ice storm?
Are you ready for an ice storm?
As a reminder, sign up for wireless emergency alerts and notifications via RAVE.
To register, text SurryAlert to 77295.
To register, text SurryAlert to 77295.
January 23, 2026 at 9:52 PM
As a reminder, sign up for wireless emergency alerts and notifications via RAVE.
To register, text SurryAlert to 77295.
To register, text SurryAlert to 77295.