Historic buildings remain shuttered, including the county’s historic courthouse, though most downtown businesses have resumed operations.
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Alamance County is slowly thawing out after a major winter storm left snow, ice and hazardous roads across the region this past weekend. Crews continue to work on clearing roads, but some surfaces remain slick or icy, and officials urge motorists to drive with caution.
Historic buildings remain shuttered, including the county’s historic courthouse, though most downtown businesses have resumed operations. A few shops that closed for safety over the storm reopened as of Sunday.
“It’s not too bad — we came out yesterday and hit a lot — this one knew be closed so come back tomorrow thing,” one resident said, describing conditions on the streets as crews worked to scrape and clear surfaces.
Local Businesses Respond
Local stores stepped in to meet urgent needs. Colonial Hardware and Farm Service opened early to sell generators to residents who asked for them.
“We had a few phone calls from people looking for generators, so we came over and opened up and started selling them,” said one shopkeeper.
At Danny’s Café down the road, business is brisk again with daily specials like chicken pot pie and pinto beans drawing regulars.
“It’s nice to do it — quit a bit — not lately,” a longtime local said, enjoying his meal after days of being snowbound at home. Many residents said cabin fever was setting in after staying inside through the storm.
Traffic and Travel
While main roads and highways are largely passable, dangerous icy patches remain and secondary or less-traveled streets may still be slick, especially at night when temperatures drop and ice can refreeze. State officials recommend avoiding unnecessary travel as crews continue to work on snow and ice removal.
Power and Utilities
Most customers in the area have power restored. According to utility reports, as of the latest outage tracker there are still a small number of customers in Alamance County without power following the storm. Residents are encouraged to monitor outage maps and to report any new issues through official channels.
Schools and Community Services
Hazardous road conditions have impacted school schedules in parts of the county, with some systems announcing continued closures or remote learning options to keep students safe while road treatments continue.
Looking Ahead
Though the worst of the storm has passed, lingering cold and leftover ice mean travel could remain challenging for several days. Emergency officials continue to disseminate alerts and updates so residents can stay informed as recovery continues.
