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Cherryville NC Saturday Night Conditions: Winter Storm Gianna

Eight Plus Inches and Still Snowing

Winter Storm Gianna Saturday Night in Cherryville, NC - January 31st, 2026

Rusty Wise (WNN)

Posted Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:36 pm

By: Rusty Wise - Wise News Network

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - Conditions continue to worsen on Saturday night, January 31st, 2026, as Winter Storm Gianna marches across North Carolina. Blowing snow continues, with light snow falling, as temperatures head towards single digits and wind chills at minus 5 or lower. Eight plus inches were measured at 8 PM on Saturday night, with an inch or two more possible overnight, making this storm the largest for the Cherryville, North Carolina area in decades.

City of Cherryville Conditions

City of Cherryville, NC, workers were seen clearing Main Street and other roads on Saturday night. All major businesses were closed, including Wal-Mart and Food Lion. However, a couple of vape shops were seen open.

Worker clearing snow on Main Street, Cherryville, NC - January 31st, 2026

Rusty Wise (WNN)

Very slick conditions, especially on hills, will be a problem for motorists without four-wheel drive. Conditions on Sunday will improve very little, with a high of 32 degrees and a low of 8 degrees on Sunday night. Water pipes freezing may be another issue facing residents, as very low temperatures and strong winds are major factors. However, sunny skies and above-freezing temperatures are forecasted for Monday and Tuesday.

Beware Of Salt

Beware of using straight salt as a de-icer on concrete. Salt is highly corrosive and can trigger chemical reactions in concrete, leading to cracking and total deterioration of sidewalks and driveways. Use only concrete safe de-icers as stated on the label.