frigid temperatures as we prepare for another morning in the teens. good evening. >> thanks for joining us. there is a chance for snow in the forecast. the d.o.t. is brining bridges to get ready. >> reporter: the morning started at 18 degrees. we did not get above freezing. the high was 32. tomorrow will be a little warming. tomorrow will be a little colder. several of us in the teens, most mid-to low 20s.

we will not have a windchill. this morning was 10 degrees. i will not split too many hairs. the exciting part will be snow in illinois. this snow will be on top of us tomorrow evening. not as much as what they are getting but a little light snow is possible. first the morning commute will have a few extra clouds. it will be dry. temperatures 16 degrees. up to 17 at 8:00 a.m. we will get above freezing in the afternoon. between 4:00 and 9:00 light snow and flurries from the triangle will be falling.

it will create slick spots. we have a possible third event. what the computer models are saying in a few minutes. tonight's frigid weather could be dangerous for those not ready for it. first responders are getting ready for those who may need it. >> reporter: fortunately that wind has died down making it bearable. take a look at this bridge. you see the icicles that have formed. a went around the county checking in to make sure they are ready. the culprit isn't one they can see. >> could be feeling even colder. durham county sheriffs are driving to see if people are

they are checking abandoned cars. >> they want to be checked on, called on and cared for. >> making sure the owner is accounted for. >> the extreme cold nature of the weather we are having this week. we are concerned about abandoned vehicles. >> corporal goss checked on seniors. jimmy has been checking on his too. >> make sure you have plenty of clothe and blankets. >> oh, yea. >> reporter: winter got a late start. >> we all have to play a part on checking in on citizen who may be disabled or elderly who need extra help. >> the sheriff's office did not increase staffing. it could happen later this week.

they are ready to come in in case we get snow. live in durham. wncn news now. >> 9 elementary schools switching to year around to 4. most of the staff supports the move. parents are not as cold on the idea. it is being sold in hopes that schools are not performing as well academically. >> you don't want to give up appropriate notice that it takes. we did remove 8 of them. there were 4 we want to hear additional information. >> the school board voted if the conversions take place it

school year. three separate meetings took place after residents complained that the logo was offensive. slaves were sold at the market house in the 1800s. the building is a symbol of slavery. >> if you wanted something as a source of pride, it's not a source of pride. if you want it to be reflective of a landmark, it is a landmark. >> discussion continueing in raleigh. those spoke at a forum. supporters pointed to an economic impact saying it would harm tourism. >> there's really no economic benefit we could see that would touch the impact that the tourism and the -- what the pristine environment brings to

>> let's see what the seismic testing says. >> before offshore drilling can begin, companies would do seismic testing. thousands of people are supporting locals who say the project will impact them. >> county leaders, wncn the effect it could have. >> like this locomotive, building a huge shipping term. they tried to stop the approaching train. >> i killed my first two deer with my grandfather. this is all i have known. >> this land goes back to colonial times when the king granted his ancestors the right

>> the option was negotiating a price, which deputyn't matter to us. >> a few years back, the venue called the farm. they have to sell their land. >> it was more anger than anything. >> his fight with the railroad with the family business, it is also about his neighbors and community. >> we can make this work and work around your property line. if we do that would we be quiet? i appreciate that offer. no. this has grown so much bigger. i am taking this on to fight for the community. >> the other day he talked with the governor for 20 minutes. the railroad says it wants to

>> there is a process. we want to have a dialogue. >> some -- just a small handful of land owners pulling the process. >> wncn news now. >> there is a special closed door meeting with commissioners while they are talking about economic development, sources say it will be discussed. check back here tomorrow for what we learn. >> we brought this to you as breaking news last night at 6:00. the a body was discovered on the ground near a car with an open trunk. they do not believe there are threats at the school.

>> extra sheriffs were on hand at the elementary school as a precaution, which is next to where the shooting took place. a not so prestigious list for us to be on. >> raleigh and durham on the top cities for bed bugs. >> we were in the low 60s this past weekend. now we are ready for 3 snow events in one week. i will update you on the one

>> a guide for the 4th year in the row chicago is one of the top bed bug cities. the raleigh durham market is at 11. also charlotte at 14 and asheville at 26. hospitals have banned tobacco products inside fa facilities but e cigarettes not so much.

cigarettes. others should follow suit. >> most hospitals have banned e cigarettes. that should be an example to places of business that have smoke free policies to incorporate e cigarettes because it is unclear what health effects e cigarettes could have. >> if the use continues it will normalize smoking in other public places. this dog is a staple. rickey helps her owner. >> the campus is coming together to help her. megan newland has the story. >> reporter: meredith and rickey have been inaccept rabble. they care for each other. she is legally blind.

students. >> rickey is a class mascot. >> i say the dog is paying attention. i don't know about the rest of the class. >> finding an empty seat in class. >> anywhere there are moving cars it is probably dangerous. >> rickey asks as meredith's eyes. >> she is looking at everything. i don't have to worry. >> rickey is too sick. when the dog was lethargic and stopped eating, they found a mass on her spleen. it is expected to cost $7,000 to fix. meredith reached a go fund me goal in 24 hours. >> it blows my mind.

showed in the past day is amazing to me. >> to see a law community, which can be so serious. >> it's a family. we care about each other. >> they all want to see this wagging tail soon. >> everybody loves rickey and how much they care about her and want to make sure she is okay. good girl. >> wncn news now. you can see why they love rickey. there is a link on the go fund me page on wncn. meredith will donate money over to go to guide dogs. we have kids going to school in the morning. 18 degrees today.

>> it is a lose lose situation. right now it is 23 degrees. you know who else is 23? anchorage alaska. we are as cold as anchorage, alaska. the excitement will center around this. not snow in the land of lincoln. here is how it will go down. we have to get through the morning. 16 as you walk out the door. we will have increasing clouds tomorrow. we will not see as much sun. little breezy, 5, 6, mile an hour winds. we have a windchill of 25. high 37. 5 degrees warmer. windchill not out of the 20s. as we get toward the evening

light snow possible and snow flurries. it will create problems. the roads are cold. the first make of snow will not hit the ground and melt. it will stick. maybe a dusting. it might cause problems. there's the snow. it will check across the next couple of states. a lot of it will dissipate. at 7:00 a.m. we are dry, cold, a few thin clouds. here we are at lunch. there is the snow at illinois. after it hits the mountains it will fall apart. as that moisture drys up it will fall apart. it will have a tough time falling in the sand hill.

the overnight hours the clouds leap. thursday we clear out. friday and saturday are interesting. between 4:00 and 9:00 we will see the light snow. i will call it a minor event on the roads because of the population and the fact the first flake will stick. we are going to school. be careful on the way home. then we get into friday. it will be a classic weather system. pretty much right over or area, this is from a warmer climate, the more likely scenario is a cold rain event. we are always on the line. we have cold air from the north and the rain and air. some of it could turn to a winter mix. you know when the hurricane

we can do it with winter weather systems. i will show you early models. with the hurricane tracks, we dont look at one model. we look at clusters. here we are wednesday, thursday, we think this will be friday and saturday. there is one model putting us over 3 inches, one an inch and a half. that tells us there is a lot of uncertainty with the system. we know it with winter storms. with the national weather service it is a crazy looking map. there is washington d.c. this map is showing us the probability of 2 inches or more of snow. it is way up here in virginia. that's a bull's eye of 100 percent. look where we are. less than 5 percent. the snow might not be the problem for us.

the cold rain. we have light snow tomorrow night. the friday storm could have bigger impact, heavy rain. a winter mix friday morning and snow as it wraps up saturday morning. in between cold rain. that's what we are thinking. in the meantime a dry day tomorrow, it will be cold. we are in the teens. we get above freezing. there is the calm, dry day in the 40s. we are back in the 30s friday. as most of us see precipitation and cold rain. it could cause problems. y think by tomorrow night we will think of exact totals. by lunch saturday this wraps up. we have sunshine and 40s on sunday. dry weather for the panthers game in charlotte.

then we are in the 50s monday and tuesday. we start with snow, finish with a mess. not like december. >> last saturday was 60. >> doesn't look like it will stick around friday or saturday. >> it will get washed away or melted by a cold rain. saturday morning could be the exciting time. >> all right. it has an effect on your car battery f you woke up to a car that wouldn't start, you are not alone. sales doubled around the triangle. >> we fill 250 calls on average. it is usually battery related. today 40 percent. it translates from 40 to 50

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