STATE OF EMERGENCY | “This storm will likely bring significant impacts from snow, sleet, and freezing rain in different parts of the state,” North Carolina Governor Josh Stein said.

Gov. Josh Stein declared a statewide state of emergency Jan. 9, ahead of a winter storm expected to pass through North Carolina starting Jan. 10.

Snow is rare enough in Georgia that a few inches of accumulation can spark wonder in school children, but the fluffy white flakes can also be a major pain for those who need to worry about commuting to work or managing a household.