Wake Co. schools that were in today are getting out an hour early.... which is if not now, very soon. Very short day too - they had a two-hour delayed start. I'm betting they're closed tomorrow and at least another 2 hour delay on Thursday.
Possibly trees falling over from the snow/ice, especially where the ground was cut/eroded from Helene. Mountain terrain and mixed precip can make sound do interesting things.
36.1 air temp - ground temps anywhere from 31 (north shaded areas with small ice/frost heaves) to 37 (south facing). Dew at 17.
edit: sun is poking through!
Cold ground for sure - air temps here in Cary right now are at 38-39 - ice is still on the roads and ground in the shaded areas and not melting (maybe sublimating though).