Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds. Learn more about how to be safe during winter weather, including snowstorms and extreme cold, at Ready.gov.
Additional Resources
- NCDOT Traffic Updates
- Winter Driving Safety (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)