Wake County ends state of emergency as winter storm eases, but hazardous conditions continue.

Wake County is ending its state of emergency as winter storm impacts ease, but hazardous road conditions persist, prompting shortened hours for non-essential services and continued remote learning for all Wake County Public Schools on January 27. Solid waste services operate from noon to 5 p.m., while emergency and essential services remain active. Duke Energy has deployed 18,000 workers across the Carolinas to address power outages, and North Carolina DOT crews are clearing icy roads. Buncombe County remains under an Ice Storm Warning, with offices, parks, and trash collection delayed, and emergency shelters open. Officials urge caution due to black ice, freezing temperatures, and travel risks.