Duke Energy is watching the weather and getting ready to take action in case the weekend wintry weather brings power outages. Jeff Brooks, spokesperson for Duke Energy, said the big question for them is whether this turns out to be primarily a snow or ice event.

Duke Energy crews in central North Carolina are prepared for potential power outages due to the winter storm. Thanks to ABC 10News viewers, EcoVivarium received enough donations to pay more than $35,000 in back rent. Plus, the founder says they received a spike in volunteer applications as well.

According to previous reporting, it will begin to snow late Friday morning around noon. Around sunset, sleet and freezing rain will start to mix in.

With the potential winter storm impacts hitting Friday, power crews across Western North Carolina are standing by and ready to be deployed.

The City of Greensboro is encouraging residents in several East Greensboro neighborhoods to prepare for a temporary power outage. On Thursday, Duke Energy will suspend power from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to repair damage to equipment at the substation that serves the Liberty Hill community ahead of Friday’s forecasted snowfall,

City officials in Greensboro want people living in multiple east side neighborhoods to be ready for a planned power outage on Thursday.Between 9 a.m.-7 p.m., D

Now, there is a winter storm watch for the area. Snow, along with ice and the power grid, are concerns for Duke Energy. While they’re preparing to respond, they want to make sure residents will be able to as well.