Cary Wakes Up to a Winter Wow as Icy Conditions Impact the Area, Bump Curbside Collection

• Cary's A-Team continues to treat roadways and respond to community needs as total ice accumulations of up to one inch possible today.
• Residents should stay off the roads if possible as hazardous conditions may change quickly.
• Facilities and GoCary are closed today. Cary 311 is open today from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• This week's curbside collection is delayed one day due to weather.

Cary, NC - What a Winter Wow! Cold, icy conditions are impacting the area as Winter Storm Fern moves through Cary. Cary's A-Team continues working around the clock to treat roadways and respond to community needs, as total ice accumulations of up to one inch are possible today.

Cary treats streets in the following order: thoroughfares, followed by primary streets within subdivisions, then through streets in subdivisions, and then cul-de-sacs. The Town does not treat private parking lots, including those in apartment and condominium complexes or at businesses and commercial centers. Cary cannot plow until one inch of accumulation falls.

"Icy rain and sleet accumulations have made traveling in our area very dangerous, and with more on the way we're urging residents to just stay home," says Cary Fire Chief and EOC Manager Michael Cooper. "Ensure your vehicles are parked off the street so we can fully service your area."

As of Sunday morning, one weather-related crash has been reported. There are minimal power outages affecting Cary.

How to Request Assistance

Residents can request assistance during Winter Storm Fern in the following ways:

• Call or text 911 for true emergencies involving immediate threats to life, safety, or property.
• Contact Cary 311 by phone, email, web portal or texting 898311 for non-emergency storm-related concerns, including slick spots, downed trees, or debris on Town-maintained streets, sidewalks, or greenways. You can also direct message Cary 311 on social media @caryncgov.
• Cary 311 is open today from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and helps reduce demand on Police non-emergency and 911 emergency lines.

Impacted Services and Facilities

• The Citizen's Convenience Center remains closed through Sunday, January 25.
• Curbside collection will be delayed by one day for the week of January 26.
• All GoCary transit service is suspended through Sunday, January 25.
• All staffed facilities, including community centers and cultural arts facilities, Downtown Cary Park's Bark Bar and Market 317, remain closed through Sunday, January 25.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed by signing up for ReadyWake Alerts and following @caryncgov on social media channels for the most real-time updates. Pets should be kept indoors, and neighbors who may need assistance should be checked on. Street parking should be avoided to allow Town crews to treat roadways effectively.

For more ways to stay safe and informed, visit carync.gov/cold. Use Cary's live traffic cam and live traffic map to view the real-time status of Cary streets. Cary's next weather release will be at 9 p.m. Sunday evening unless changing conditions warrant sooner action.

Primary Contacts

If you have specific questions, visit carync.gov/311, dial 311 anywhere in Cary, (919) 469-4000 outside Town limits, or email [email protected].

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