Overview
- Northbound lanes between mile markers 60 and 63 reopened at 9:20 p.m. Saturday in Cabarrus County.
- State troopers first responded at 4:34 p.m. to a non-injury collision near mile marker 62 involving a semi-truck and a Jeep.
- More than 100 vehicles, including dozens of semi-trucks, were stranded as the backup grew during steady snowfall.
- The National Guard joined Highway Patrol and NCDOT crews to remove vehicles and clear the roadway, with six Guard trucks deployed.
- Officials warned drivers to stay off the roads as clearing operations continued and noted local snow totals exceeded 10 inches, with one report at 14.5 inches.