Charlotte Faces crippling ice storm as roads freeze and outages rise

An ice storm blanketed Charlotte with up to about half an inch of ice, bringing bitter wind chills near 10°F and dangerous travel conditions. More than 1,100 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, power outages grew, and emergency resources were activated after President Trump approved Gov. Stein’s emergency declaration. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and several area districts cancelled classes for Monday, a storm shelter opened, and officials urged residents to stay off the roads and prepare for outages as freezing rain continued.