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Bitterly cold air will remain in place Wednesday after the storm system leaves the state.
Highs will likely fail to reach freezing in most of the state Wednesday with 20s again likely in many mountain spots.
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Snow and some sleet continued to fall across parts of North Carolina until daybreak Wednesday. Even the lighter accumulations will lead to dangerous driving conditions as the snow will stick to roads. Hazardous road conditions will likely continue into Wednesday.
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