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“Big time snow” is headed for North Carolina’s mountains, with some peaks expected to get 18 inches by Tuesday morning, according to National Weather Service.

The dangerous weather is linked to a quick-moving arctic air mass bringing below freezing temperatures to most of the state on Monday night, forecasters say.

Hypothermia and frostbite are possible for people who risk prolonged exposure in the mountains, experts say.

The first round of snow reached mountains along the North Carolina-Tennessee state line late Sunday, the NWS said.

“More than a foot of snow appears likely across the higher elevations of the Smokies,” the NWS reported in a Nov. 9 Facebook post.

“There’s been a lot of chatter about the incoming snow, but don’t forget that with snow comes very cold temperatures. ... Wind chill values will be in the single digits over a good portion of the mountains Monday night, with the highest elevations dropping below 0°F.”

Snow flurries could extend along the Interstate 40 corridor as far east as Greensboro, with less than one-tenth of an inch of accumulation, NWS forecasters said.

As of 7:30 a.m. Monday, Grandfather Mountain was reporting gusts of more than 50 mph, and a wind chill of minus 12 degrees, the NWS reported.

“Winds will pick up out of the northwest (Monday) tonight as gusts of 35-45 mph are possible, especially at elevations above 3500 feet,” NWS Forecasters say.

Overnight gusts could reach between 36 and 44 mph in parts of Yancey and Avery counties, experts say.

The snow forecast prompted Great Smoky Mountains National Park to close multiple roads, including the US441/Newfound Gap Road, which serves as the main road traversing the park from Tennessee to North Carolina.

Temperatures will rebound Wednesday and beyond, with drier weather expected the rest of the week, forecasters say.

As chilly days return to North Carolina, the first reaction may be to nudge the thermostat a little higher. But that cozy boost comes with a price.

estimates that heating can eat up as much as half of a home’s energy use, and with fall settling in, that can mean steeper bills ahead.

To keep both your home and your budget comfortable, consider these energy-saving tips.

What is the best thermostat setting to cut costs during fall?

Turning your thermostat down just 7 to 10 degrees from your usual setting can actually save you up to 10% a year on heating costs, according to the .

“The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be,” the department says. “You can easily save energy in the winter by setting the thermostat to around 68°F to 70°F while you’re awake and setting it lower while you’re asleep or away from home.”

Does it cost more money to set back your thermostat?

You might’ve heard that lowering your thermostat means your furnace will have to crank overtime to warm things back up, but experts say that’s not how it works.

“During winter, the lower the interior temperature, the slower the heat loss. So the longer your house remains at the lower temperature, the more energy you save, because your house has lost less energy than it would have at the higher temperature,” the Department of Energy says.

How can you save money during fall?

There are several other ways to save energy and cut costs during the winter, according to :

Questions about life in North Carolina? Or have a tip or story idea you’d like to share? The service journalism teams at The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer want to hear from you.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —

As the federal government shutdown carries on, flights continue to face delays and cancellations amid staffing shortages.

These impacts are being felt here in North Carolina. On Saturday, a ground stop was issued at several airports, including Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This caused record delays with reports of more than 400 flights impacted.

Impacts were still being felt Sunday.

Iven King, a D.J. from Charlotte, took a trip up to Washington, D.C., over the weekend for work. He was on his way to the airport saturday, when his flight was hit with a 30 minute delay initially, which then became an hour and a half delay.

"We get to TSA and get a notification while we're eating," King said. "Now we're close to two and a half hours. Then it went back back to hour and a half, and then a few minutes later, we're at a three hour delay."

Luckily, his return trip wasn’t that bad. It’s a similar story for Florence Omoregie, who was waiting to get on her flight back home to new jersey.

"I got an email around 9 a.m. this morning, saying that there was a one hour delay," she said. "I did speak to other people who had, you know, worst experiences. Their flights were three, four hours delays."

Still, some people were lucky. Dr. Anthony Bleyer of Wake Forest School of Medicine and his daughter say their flight was unaffected.

"I was really worried," he said. "Because I saw on the news that Houston International Airport, the lines were tremendous, and that there were problems in Charlotte. So we got to the airport early, and to our surprise, it was very smooth, no lines at all."

With thanksgiving now two and a half weeks away, air travelers everywhere are hoping things return to normal as soon as possible.

On Sunday, more than 1,000 flights have been canceled so far, according to FlightAware.

Here's a look at flight cancellations and delays at North Carolina airports as of 6 p.m., according to FlightAware:

Delays: 319

Cancellations: 97

Delays: 149

Cancellations: 43

Delays: 22

Cancellations: 22

These flight concerns come as the busy holiday travel period approaches, with Thanksgiving less than three weeks away.

LEO Impact Capital, JBG SMITH’s workforce housing investment management platform, has acquired Sharon Crossing, a 144-unit, garden-style community in Charlotte, N.C., for $20.7 million. LEO partnered with the nonprofit Lotus Campaign for the acquisition.

This is JBG Smith’s first property outside the Washington, D.C. area, and is the inaugural purchase of the $150 million LEO Impact Housing Fund, intended to preserve long-term affordability for middle-income residents. The fund specializes in capitalizing workforce housing in neighborhoods that don’t qualify for federal subsidies. The communities are geared towards renters with everyday jobs such as teachers, firefighters and nurses who are unable to purchase homes . The investment vehicle is still raising money for acquisitions in areas such as Raleigh, Atlanta and Nashville and Washington, D.C.

According to Yardi Matrix data, the previous owner, Ginkgo Residential, purchased Sharon Crossing in 2018 for $14.6 million. Moving forward, Ginkgo will continue to provide on-site property management services. The property also has a $10.8 million CMBS loan from Prudential Financial set to mature in December, the same source shows.

Originally constructed in 1984, Sharon Crossing includes 20 buildings with one- and two-bedroom layouts. Each apartment features full kitchens and walk-in closets, and select units have fireplaces and balconies. With the partnership between LEO Impact Capital and Lotus, 30 units will be reserved for Lotus clients through its Landlord Participation Program. Shared amenities at the property include a swimming pool, pickleball court, playground and dog park. Sharon Crossing is 97.9 percent occupied with an average rent of $1,292, Yardi Matrix shows.

Located at 2123 El Verano Circle in Charlotte, N.C., the community is about 9 miles away from downtown Charlotte and 15 miles away from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

LEO Impact Capital growing investments

With the acquisition of Sharon Crossing, LEO now has 11 properties in its portfolio, spanning 3,200 units across Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington D.C. While this was the first purchase with the LEO Impact Housing Fund, the company made an equity investment at the 118-unit Haven Columbia Pike in Arlington, Va. back in August. The investment was made through Impact Pool, another workforce housing investment vehicle.

JBG SMITH is also expanding in the D.C. area. In July, the company received approval for its third adaptive reuse project to transform two office buildings in the National Landing area into a mixed-use development that will include a 195-unit apartment building. The project will bring 195 units to market, and is expected to break ground by the end of the year.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dozens of flights were canceled and delayed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to reduce flights during the government shutdown.

According to FlightAware, at least 41 flights were canceled and more than 140 were delayed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as of Friday evening.

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Travelers monitored their airline’s website and app throughout the day to see if their flights were impacted.

“So far, we’re still good,” Luis Campos said, speaking of his flight.

“Everything's good,” Matthew Bello said. “Everything's on time. “

Friday marked the first day the FAA began reducing flights at 40 major airports across the country. It comes as airports grapple with shortages of air traffic controllers and staff during the government shutdown. The FAA is requiring airlines to cut flights by 10% by November 14.

“I just feel like the whole situation is crazy regardless, because it's like you really have uncertainty when you come to the airport about if your flight is going to be delayed or canceled,” Anaya Macket said.

“I wasn't concerned at all,” Bello said. “I just kept track of whether the flight was delayed, canceled or whatever. Just be flexible and adjust with whatever the decisions are that are made.”

About 90% of the flights in and out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport are operated by American Airlines. The airline released the following statement Thursday:

“Per FAA requirement, we have reduced flight schedules by 4% at 40 airports Friday through Monday, amounting to about 220 flights canceled each day,” the statement said. “Even with these cancellations, we plan to operate around 6,000 daily flights.”

Travelers in Charlotte are hopeful the shutdown ends before the busy holiday season begins.

“You don't know if you're even going to make it back home for the holidays,” Macket said. “It's really crazy. They need to get this together. This is ridiculous.”

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