Duke Energy urges customers to prepare for snow, high winds and bitter cold across the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is bracing for a winter storm that's expected to bring widespread snow and gusty winds to portions of the Carolinas this weekend, along with continued frigid temperatures through early next week. The company is asking customers to take steps now to stay safe as conditions worsen. What to watch This storm's anticipated wind gusts pose the greatest risk to the power grid – especially in areas where trees were potentially weakened by the recent ice sto ...