Full Coverage: Up to a foot of snow blankets NC on Jan. 17, 2018

Anywhere from a trace to a foot of snow covered North Carolina towns on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, and most people still had plenty of snow leftover on Thursday for a second play day.

Triangle schools cancel class as snow remains around North Carolina
Residents across North Carolina were digging out on Thursday after a winter storm dumped nearly a foot of snow across parts of the region.

July 13, 2018 11:17 a.m. EDT
Drone: Sledders make the most of snow day
A second snow day on Jan. 18, 2018, brought young and old out to play.

January 18, 2018 5:38 p.m. EST
Drone: Chilly water, snow-covered banks
Waterways remained passable after a day of snow fell over central NC.

January 18, 2018 5:37 p.m. EST
Drone: Snow-covered neighborhoods
Drone 5 tours snow-covered neighborhoods on Jan. 18, 2018.

January 18, 2018 5:37 p.m. EST
In Cary, plows quick to clear snowbound neighborhoods
While the governor emphasized the state Department of Transportation's focus on interstates and highways after up to a foot of snow fell across central North Carolina, Cary residents were among the first to see clear sailing out of their neighborhoods.

July 13, 2018 2:06 p.m. EDT
Person, Durham county communities enjoy deepest snow
Some of the heaviest snow from Wednesday's storm was measured in north and west of the City of Durham. Chatham, Orange and Person counties recorded 10 to 12 inches of snow. In Durham County, amounts varied from a foot of snow in Bahama to 9.5 inches in the northwest part of the City of Durham.

July 13, 2018 1:41 p.m. EDT
Slip, slidin' semis cause major tie-ups on NC highways
At least five crashes involving tractor-trailers Thursday caused interstates to be shut down in central North Carolina.

July 13, 2018 1:41 p.m. EDT
Cabin fever boosts turnout at businesses that open after snowstorm
Many area businesses took a snow day Thursday, figuring pleas from state and local authorities for people to stay off slick roads would keep most customers away. But businesses that opened their doors found some very happy customers.

January 18, 2018 6:22 p.m. EST
Secondary roads to remain icy mess until at least Friday
Roads across North Carolina were affected by heavy snowfall that blanketed most of the state in powder on Wednesday, but the lingering effects will stymie traffic on Thursday, too.

July 13, 2018 1:41 p.m. EDT
Natural beauty: Breathtaking snowy scenes across NC
Thank you for sharing your most beautiful Jan. 17, 2018 snow pictures with us.

January 19, 2018 6:07 p.m. EST
Timelapse: Snow accumulates in north Raleigh
@rybread982 shared this video from a home surveillance system as snow piles up off Strickland Road in Raleigh.

January 17, 2018 5:58 p.m. EST
Snow fun! Kids of all ages get out and play
We want to see your snow photos.

January 18, 2018 7:21 p.m. EST
Snow day measurements from our viewers
How much snow did you get on Jan. 17, 2018? Totals were higher than originally expected, with some areas west and north of Raleigh getting 12 inches.

January 18, 2018 5:32 p.m. EST
Frozen paws, happy faces: Pets dress up for Jan. 17 snowstorm
Furry friends got out to enjoy the Jan. 17, 2018 snow, too!

January 19, 2018 6:09 p.m. EST
Snow to hold down temps in coming days
An avalanche of snow - not literally, but much more than expected - across central North Carolina on Wednesday will affect weather in the area for the next few days, according to WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth.

July 13, 2018 11:17 a.m. EDT
Hazardous driving expected Thursday
Slick roads on Wednesday became treacherous overnight, as freezing temperatures hardened slush into an icy glaze across central North Carolina.

July 13, 2018 11:17 a.m. EDT
Record snow at RDU; Here's how much snow fell and where
The second snowstorm of 2018 dumped up to a foot of fluffy flakes on some areas while missing others almost entirely.

July 13, 2018 11:17 a.m. EDT
Cooper: Snow 'beautiful today, treacherous tonight'
A winter storm warning covered most of central North Carolina on Wednesday as a storm threatening inches of snow from the Piedmont through the Triangle barreled toward the region.

July 13, 2018 2:06 p.m. EDT
As crews work to clear roads, kids enjoy blanket of snow in Raleigh
As the air temperatures hovered right around freezing Wednesday afternoon, road conditions continued to deteriorate across the state.

July 13, 2018 9:56 a.m. EDT
Snow piles up on roads, grass in Orange, Alamance counties
Snow was coming down at a good clip across Orange and Alamance counties on Wednesday morning, and there was no sign of it letting up.

July 13, 2018 9:56 a.m. EDT

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