Update Wednesday 12:30 p.m.— The National Weather Service is reporting over four inches of snow in parts of New Hanover County, and six inches of snow in Whiteville, in Columbus County. The last time Wilmington itself received that much snowfall was January 25, 2000 — almost a quarter-century ago.
Temperatures are barely expected to make it out of the freezing range today, but some of the snow is expected to melt and refreeze. Driving conditions are currently hazardous and are expected to worsen this evening. The Wilmington Police Department, New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, and other law enforcement agencies are asking people to avoid driving if possible through Thursday morning.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway has been reopened after a temporary overnight closure Wednesday into Thursday do to freezing conditions.
Closures and delays
Many local governments and schools are making decisions about closures and delays on a rolling basis. Check back for updates.
Carolina Beach — Town offices closed until Thursday at noon; Freeman Park is temporarily closed to vehicle traffic until further notice.
City of Wilmington — Offices (and Muni Golf) closed Wednesday. No decision on Thursday, yet.
New Hanover County — Offices and facilities set to reopen on Thursday at noon; libraries, Cape Fear Museum, and landfill set to open at 1 p.m. on Thursday.
Brunswick County — Facilities and offices will be closed Thursday.
New Hanover and Pender Courts — Closed Wednesday and Thursday (most southeastern NC courts are closed, more info here.)
UNCW — Classes and events are cancelled through Thursday.
CFCC — Wednesday and Thursday will both be remote learning days.
Brunswick County Community College — Closed Thursday.
New Hanover County Schools — Thursday will be a "snow day," closed for students and staff. Friday schools will also be closed.
Brunswick County Schools — Remote learning through Friday.
Columbus County Schools — Remote instruction on Wednesday. (Decision about Thursday and Friday expected by 1 p.m. on Wednesday).
Pender County Schools — Remote learning on Thursday, extracurricular activities cancelled. Friday will operate on at least a two-hour delay.
Whiteville Schools — Remote instruction on Wednesday.