Full coverage: Winter weather dumps snow on Dec. 9, 2018

No precipitation is expected Tuesday in the Triangle, but freezing temperatures could lead to black ice on roadways in the morning.

A third death has been blamed on the winter storm that covered much of North Carolina in snow and ice Sunday and Monday.

"After initial assessments, many of the Zoo's service roads, trails and pathways are deemed impassable because of fallen trees and icy conditions," according to a news release. "Only essential personnel and zookeepers caring for animals are currently working onsite."

Scattered accidents slowed traffic in Raleigh and Durham on Tuesday morning, as conditions were prime for black ice to form.

Slush and ice covered some Wake County roadways on Monday, and the darkness of David Nizen's early morning commute quickly turned dangerous.

Several Holly Springs shoppers did not let Monday's inclement weather prevent them from getting out to shop as the holiday season draws closer.

WRAL reporter Sarah Krueger and photojournlist Pete James captured these images in their tour oa snowy Durham on Dec. 10, 2018.

Hundreds of homes and businesses across the northern and western parts of the Triangle remained without power Monday evening after a winter storm blasted the region with snow for a second day.

With roads clear but wet and freezing temperatures in the forecast, students will get at least one more snow day. It's all in the service of "safety first," says Chip Sudderth, chief communications officer for Durham Public Schools.

There are details in the numbers. Three inches of snow here, 11 inches over there. The difference between 33 and 31 when talking about degrees Fahrenheit is the difference between liquid and solid. But behind the numbers are people. Every statistic is tied to a person. Let's meet some of the people those statistics represent.

Snow finally cleared out of central North Carolina on Monday afternoon, but that doesn't mean the region is finished with this bout of winter weather.

A National Guard soldier said he provided emergency aid to an infant Monday who was sick at a home that was without power for three days.

Here's a look at who saw the most accumulation and who saw the least.

Residents in Wake County and north and west of the Triangle saw a second round of white, fat snowflakes Monday. Although the heaviest snow and its accompanying accumulation has stopped, the thick layer of white powder covering the roads is dangerous when combined with dropping temperatures.

As snow picked up in northern parts of the Triangle, some vehicles stalled on the side of the road.

The flip-side of a pretty morning snowfall is a clean-up that's never easy.

The Wake County Public School System joined the list of those canceling school on Monday as the Triangle digs out from a snowstorm that dropped double digits of snow and steady rain followed.

Roads across the central portion of the state have been exposed to snow and ice, making them potentially hazardous.

A winter storm blanketed much of central North Carolina in snow on Dec. 9, 2018.

People and pets headed outside to enjoy the snow on Dec. 9, 2018.

The winter weather created perfect snowman building conditions in many areas on Dec. 9, 2018.

We asked, and you responded. We received about 100 video submissions from visitors and viewers capturing the early morning snow that fell across the state.

Snow was making for awful road conditions across Durham on Sunday morning, including on U.S. Highway 70 in Durham.

Amanda Lamb joins in the fun as snow lovers enjoy sledding in Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park.

A group of exchange students from Guatemala had to wait out a six-hour flight delay at Raleigh-Durham International Airport because of Sunday's snowstorm.

The winter storm Sunday caused a lot of problems across the Triangle, but some people stepped up to others out.

A driver was killed Sunday afternoon after a tree fell on a car near Charlotte during a winter storm that dumped snow and rain across much of North Carolina.

The "snow capital" of central North Carolina saw more than a foot of snow, but residents of Roxboro know how to handle it.

WRAL meteorologist Mike Mzae explains how honey bees circle the queen inside their hive when the weather gets chilly.

Heavy snow that fell early Sunday was washed into storm drains across much of the Triangle and Sandhills by steady rain that fell throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

Although snow turned to rain across much of the region Sunday afternoon, it could return Monday morning.

Some students at UNC were hoping exams would be postponed on Monday due to the wintry weather.

As the snow accumulates across the region, plenty of kids are pulling out their sleds, ready for the moment where there's just enough snow for the perfect run.

North Carolina Department of Transportation crews have been pretreating highways and main roads for several days, but they're not the only ones trying to stay one step ahead of the storm.

North Carolina Department of Transportation crews will spray brine on major roads Friday to prepare for a weekend winter storm.

Cold weather is coming and now is the time for drivers to ensure that their vehicles are ready for winter.