Parts of East Greensboro went dark today. Duke Energy has decided to turn off power in some homes and repair damaged equipment.

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,

The Triad is experiencing cold winter weather and Thursday, Jan. 9 will be no different. Some residents will find it much colder, though, as Duke Energy is planning a temporary outage. East Greensboro residents in the Kings Forest,

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.

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

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.

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.