Winter Weather in Eastern Polk, North Carolina

Light sleet developed across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the morning. The intermittent sleet eventually changed to light freezing rain in most areas by late afternoon. Most areas north of the I-85 corridor saw measurable sleet, generally less than a quarter inch. A light glaze then fell on top of that, making for treacherous driving conditions during the afternoon. Most areas south of the I-85 corridor saw only trace accumulations, but that was enough to cause plenty of slick spots. Hundreds of accidents were reported across the area, especially along the I-85 corridor.