Icy Roads, Crashes and Continuing ColdThe storm left behind a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain that made travel hazardous across the Piedmont Triad and beyond. Ice-related closures and crashes were reported early in the week, with drivers advised to avoid travel unless necessary. Broad Impacts Across the StateBeyond the Triad, icy conditions prompted closures and travel advisories across central and eastern North Carolina. Local public works departments also carry winter maintenance budgets that are often stretched thin during heavy snow and ice. City and state crews will remain on the roads to treat and clear surfaces as temperatures rise — and fall — through the weekend.