Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says it will resume a normal schedule. Some other districts announced later starts or closures.

A storm moving eastward across the U.S. this week was set to reach the Carolinas by Friday, bringing wintry weather with it. Measurable snow was in the forecast for the Charlotte area on Friday, Jan.

The Charlotte area woke up Saturday to less than a half-inch of snow and ice from the region's first winter storm in three years. Forecasters warn that black ice could be a danger on some roads and sidewalks.

Local and state agencies are urging the public to be cautious as the Charlotte area prepares for likely snow and ice. The National Weather Service said Thursday Mecklenburg County could see up to 1.5 inches of snow in some areas Friday as well as sleet and freezing rain.

Take it slow on the roads and allow extra following distance if you must head out through Saturday morning. Temperatures will remain below freezing.

Over 200 flights were canceled Saturday morning at Charlotte airport amid the weekend’s winter storm. As of 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, FlightAware said 216 flights were canceled and another 55 were delayed.

It should start as snow in Charlotte before at some point changing to sleet and freezing rain. There is still some uncertainty when it comes to exactly how much snow we will see here in Charlotte. All snow is expected farther northwest with up to 6 inches possible in the mountains.

Hundreds of flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have been canceled on Friday in anticipation of inclement weather.