Governor Josh Stein declared a statewide state of emergency as North Carolina prepares for an impending winter storm.

NCDOT dispatches 1,900 trucks with salt for road treatment before winter storms, marking the first large-scale effort in over 1,000 days.

Jan. 10, Governor Josh Stein and other state officials held a press conference addressing anticipated storm impacts across North Carolina.

NCDOT warns of hazardous travel due to a winter storm and advises against non-essential trips as crews pre-treat roads.

Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina in anticipation of severe winter weather.

North Carolina’s public inauguration ceremony scheduled for Saturday for new Gov. Josh Stein and other statewide elected officials has been canceled because of approaching winter weather

North Carolinians should pay close attention to their local weather forecast, make sure they are prepared with what they need at home before Friday afternoon, and stay home if possible as ice on the roadways will likely create dangerous driving conditions.

Preparations are underway across the region for the possibility of snow and ice on Friday. ALSO READ: Icy conditions impact roads in North Carolina mountain communities The North Carolina Department of Transportation told Channel 9′s Dave Faherty it was too cold in Burke County to put down the saltwater mixture Wednesday afternoon – they’re concerned it could freeze.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing for any winter weather that comes into the state.