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North Carolina greets the morning with a sharp winter bite as cold air settles over the Triangle. Windshields glisten with frost. Lawns crunch lightly underfoot. Temperatures sit near 27 degrees early, making for a chilly start across Raleigh and surrounding communities.
According to the National Weather Service, the immediate concern is early travel. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads may stay slick for a time as temperatures slowly rise. Drivers should allow extra time during the morning commute and watch for patchy black ice in low-lying areas…