Despite not announcing and putting a winter storm warning in place in Greensboro and the wider Triad area, forecasts have shown that the first major winter weather system of the season may soon occur. It is predicted to bring snow, ice, and disruptive potential.

To reduce accidents, property loss, and free emergency services, residents are encouraged to take precautionary measures early enough before anything happens. Even at this early time of the season, authorities say predictions need to be considered, especially in a region such as central North Carolina, where one storm can gridlock travel and daily life. It should not diminish the value of preparation because of the risk of what has been called weather alert fatigue , a reported tendency of humans to reduce the impact of repeate

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