A winter storm was expected to reach the Carolinas on Friday, and it could cause power outages. Snow, sleet, and potentially freezing rain were expected to fall across North Carolina and part of South Carolina on Friday,

The last time Charlotte saw measurable snow, at least one-tenth of an inch, was in 2022. Now, there is a winter storm watch for the area. Snow, along with ice and the power grid, are concerns for Duke Energy. While they’re preparing to respond, they want to make sure residents will be able to as well.

Duke Energy Carolinas customers will see their electric rates fall starting Jan. 1 as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity.

Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a winter storm system that may cause power outages in some regions of its Indiana system beginning Sunday. “As severe winter weather approaches, we’re encouraging customers to be aware that a  combination of snow,