Winter Storm Hits Greensboro, Power Outages Reported

North Carolina is experiencing its first significant snowfall in years, with Greensboro businesses preparing for the winter weather while remaining cautiously optimistic. Some establishments, like Pizzeria I'ltalliano, plan to operate as usual until conditions worsen, while others, such as Chandler's, have opted to close early. In anticipation of the storm, Duke Energy preemptively cut power to parts of East Greensboro to repair at-risk equipment, with outages expected to last from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents affected by the outage can find warmth and services at designated warming centers, including the McGirt Horton Library. Forecasters predict the storm will bring up to 3 inches of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, prompting city officials to assure residents that road maintenance crews are on standby for swift snow clearance. Duke Energy has also emphasized the importance of having an emergency plan for residents reliant on electricity, especially during severe weather.