JAN. 26 / 5:30 p.m.
County resuming normal operations on Tuesday; parks opening at 1 p.m.
Government facilities will open at normal times on Tuesday, January 27, with parks opening at 1 p.m. to allow time for the grounds to thaw and conditions to improve.
LunchPlus locations will remain closed on Tuesday, while Transportation services will resume at 7 a.m.
Due to ground conditions, the Cabarrus County Landfill at 4441 Irish Potato Road cannot accept construction and demolition waste until noon on Tuesday. All other services (residential waste, recycling drop-off, yard waste drop) are available.
Republic Services will delay the start of collection on Tuesday. Customers should leave their carts at the street until they are serviced.
The Cabarrus County Courthouse opens at noon on Tuesday.
JAN. 26 / Noon
Emergency shelter closing at 6 p.m. today.
Due to minimal overnight storm impacts and limited power outages, shelter operations at the Concord Active Living Center will close at 6 p.m. on January 26.
Hell Fighters of Concord Mission @ The Cross continues to operate a warming center at 590 N. Church St. in Concord. Operational updates are posted here.
JAN. 25 / 6 p.m.
County facilities closed Monday, January 26
Due to the impacts of the winter storm, all Cabarrus County facilities will close on Monday (January 26).
The closures impact all Active Living and Parks and Library System locations, programs and services in addition to the Governmental Center, Social Services locations, Transportation services, Construction and Demolition Landfill, Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Human Services Center, Veterans Services Office and Board of Elections Office.
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JAN. 24 / 9 p.m.
Cabarrus opens emergency shelter; State of Emergency declared
To support residents impacted by winter storm conditions, Cabarrus County Emergency Management has opened an emergency shelter at the Concord Active Living Center (formerly the Concord Senior Center) at 331 Corban Ave. SE in Concord. Visitors should enter the facility at the main entrance on the far-right side of the property.
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Earlier Saturday, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency on behalf of Cabarrus County and municipalities within the county.
“With this declaration, we can act quickly and decisively for an effective response throughout the county,” said Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Chair Laura Lindsey, who signed the declaration. “We encourage all our residents to take steps to keep themselves and their families safe.”
The declaration allows Cabarrus County and municipalities to adjust staffing and services, deploy emergency resources and take other necessary actions to protect lives and property. It stays in effect until it is rescinded.
Cabarrus County parks closed Sunday
Cabarrus County parks will close for weather on Sunday (January 25, 2026). The closure impacts Frank Liske, Rob Wallace, Virginia Foil, Vietnam Veterans and Camp T.N. Spencer.
JAN. 24 / 11:30 a.m.
New winter weather information hotline established: 704-920-COLD (2653)
Cabarrus County has activated a new information hotline to provide residents with the latest updates related to winter weather, shelters and more.
NOTE: This line provides recorded information only and is not staffed by a live person. If you are experiencing an immediate emergency, please call 911. Do NOT call 911 to report power outages. Report those to your power provider.
Residents are encouraged to continue calling 704-920-COLD (2653) for the most up-to-date information, as conditions and operations may change throughout this winter storm. Information will be added as decisions are made.
For additional updates, please monitor County communications and information from your local city or town, local media outlets and emergency management officials.
JAN. 23 / 4:30 p.m.
An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for Cabarrus County.
As Cabarrus prepares for the winter storm, primary concerns are hazardous and potentially impassable road conditions and widespread power outages. Emergency operations are fully staffed and ready. County public safety agencies (Emergency Management, law enforcement, fire and EMS) are operating on a 24-hour schedule.
County updates will be shared as decisions are made regarding additional facility closures and any changes to public transportation.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware, prepare now and avoid unnecessary travel as conditions worsen. More information will be shared as it becomes available.