North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said while the latest winter storm won't be as severe as a storm in January, it's no reason for residents and motorists to let their guard down.
Cooper told a news conference on Monday that motorists in the Research Triangle area should stay off the road if they can, and use caution if they have to travel. He said people shouldn't be misled by the rain that fell early because snow was anticipated later in the day and suggested motorists should home.
The governor said the rain prevented transportation work crews from applying brine to roads, so the focus will be on snow removal.
Cooper said he didn't anticipate declaring a state of emergency for mountain counties, where snowfall totals were greater. Snow had already coated the Triad region by early afternoon.
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