CHARLOTTE, N.C. - (Jan. 14, 2015) - The City of Charlotte and its key partners have not reported any service impacts due to weather at this time. Staff will continue to monitor for inclement weather and are ready to respond if needed. Temperatures are anticipated to continue to drop early morning, but are expected to rise above freezing around 9 - 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

City services are not impacted by weather

The City and its partnering agencies are taking the following steps to ensure the public’s safety:

  • City of Charlotte offices will operate on a normal schedule.
  • The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) has been treating Charlotte bridges and culverts with salt brine overnight and will continue to monitor conditions. City Street Maintenance crews (24 employees) continue to operate 12 trucks throughout the morning. There have been no calls to treat any icy spots. CDOT cautions residents to be aware that black ice on streets and sidewalks can form quickly. Motorists and pedestrians should be extra cautious, drive slower, and allow room for heavy equipment treating roads.
  • Citizens should report icy road conditions by calling 311. Actual emergencies and accidents should be directed to 911.
  • The Charlotte Fire Department will monitor road conditions as crews are out on calls.
  • The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will run a regular schedule on CATS buses and LYNX trains. Should conditions worsen, customers should go to http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/Pages/inclement.aspx for the most up-to-date information. CATS will post regular updates regarding each CATS route and their detours due to inclement weather. Customers can also call CATS Customer Service at 704-336-RIDE (7433), visit the CATS website or follow CATS on Twitter @CATSRideTransit.
  • The weather forecast is being monitored closely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which is prepared to make adjustments to operations and staffing to assist customers and partners. CLT is working with airline partners and will initiate deicing operations if needed.
  • Terminal roadways and the upper level roadways are currently being treated as a precaution and Airport roadways, overpasses, elevated surfaces and parking areas will continue to be monitored and treated if necessary.
  • Solid Waste Services will operate on a normal schedule.
  • Mecklenburg County will monitor the situation and respond to changing conditions if needed.
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) released the following tweet this morning, “CMS is operating on a normal schedule.”


For the latest information on service changes or alterations due to inclement weather, visit http://charmeck.org/emergency/Pages/Alert.aspx