Currituck County residents are advised to stay home today and travel only if absolutely necessary. Emergency services personnel report slick and icy conditions on roads throughout the county. NC Department of Transportation crews are working in the county to clear roads but will need time.
No additional snow is expected, but Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect through midday for NENC due to blowing snow. Totals of 6-12” of snow fell over the area and blowing snow could reduce visibility (especially in open areas). Strong winds will continue today, especially along the coast where winds may be damaging. Very cold wind chills will continue this morning with wind chills below 0 degrees possible area-wide. Wind chills will be 5-15 F in most areas this afternoon and tonight.
Citizens should monitor updates issued by the National Weather Service.
All Currituck County emergency services remain operational. Citizens should call 9-1-1 in case of emergency.
Customers of NC Dominion Energy may report power outages and downed power lines to 1-866-366-4357.
Currituck County updates:
- Currituck County declared a State of Emergency on January 30. Emergency Declaration
- All trash and recycling convenience centers and the transfer station will be closed on Sunday, February 1.
- There will be no trash collection in Corolla on Monday, February 2. Bay Disposal will collect curbside trash and recycling for all Corolla routes on Wednesday, February 4.
- The Currituck Senior Center will not provide congregate meal service on Monday, February 2.
- The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Monday, February 2 has been cancelled. Public Notice
