Wake County to close facilities due to winter weather impacts

Residents encouraged to avoid driving, if possible

severe weather update, with snowflake

With hazardous conditions predicted due to incoming winter weather, including possible snow and ice, Wake County has adjusted the operating hours of its facilities to protect the public and employees.

These facilities include:

A full list of impacted facilities and their hours can be found below. Updates can also be found at wake.gov/weather.

Friday

  • Athens Drive Community Library is closed.
  • All other Wake County facilities will close at 5 p.m.
     

Saturday

  • Wake County Public Libraries will be open from noon–5 p.m. Athens Drive Community Library will be closed.
  • Wake County Solid Waste facilities will be open from noon–5 p.m.
  • Wake County Animal Center will be open from 2–4 p.m.
  • Wake County parks and preserves will be closed to the public.
     

Sunday

  • Wake County Solid Waste facilities will be open from noon–5 p.m.
  • Wake County Public Libraries will be open from 1–5 p.m.
  • Wake County Animal Center will be open from 2–4 p.m.
  • Wake County parks and preserves will be closed to the public.
     

Staying Safe

  • Avoid driving in snowy or icy conditions whenever possible.
  • If you must drive, use caution, and maintain a safe following distance from the car in front of you.
  • Dress in layers to stay warm during extreme weather conditions.
  • When using a fireplace or space heater, keep all flammable objects at least three feet away from the heat source.
  • Never use generators or charcoal-burning grills and stoves inside your home. Keep them outside to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Prepare an emergency kit, including water, non-perishable food items, blankets, flashlights, batteries and essential medications in case of power outages.
     

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