Winter Weather Update - openings, closings & schedule changes

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7 years 9 months
January 27, 2026

Openings & closings 

  • Durham Road/NC 98 Business remains closed from Tyler Run Drive to South Wingate Street due to icy and dangerous road conditions.
  • PRCR facilities will close today at 5 p.m., including Flaherty Park Community Center, Alston-Massenburg Center, and Wake Forest Community House.
  • On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Flaherty Park Community Center will open at 10 a.m. and Alston-Massenburg Center will open at noon.
  • Joyner Park Community Center is closed today due to a water leak. The leak is expected to be repaired in time for the facility to reopen Wednesday at 10 a.m.
  • Wake Forest Center for Active Aging will open and operate Wednesday according to its normal schedule (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) Meals on Wheels will also be open, and meals will be delivered to home-delivered clients.
  • Wake Forest Town Hall will open Wednesday at 8 a.m. and operate according to the normal schedule.
  • Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will close today at 5 p.m. and reopen Wednesday at 10 a.m. All Tuesday evening classes are canceled and will be rescheduled. 
     

Schedule Changes

  • This week's trash and recycling routes will be collected one day later than normal and extend into Saturday. So, (for example) Tuesday’s route will be collected Wednesday and Friday’s route will be collected Saturday. 
  • Yard waste collection resumed Tuesday with Monday's route. Collection of the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday routes will occur throughout the remainder of the week until all routes have been completed.
  • Bulk waste collection will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 28. 
  • Go Wake Forest resumed Tuesday at 10 a.m. and is operating according to the normal schedule (Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fridays, 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.).
  • The Wake Forest-Raleigh Express resumed service Tuesday at 8 a.m. and is expected to operate Wednesday according to the normal schedule. 
  • All PRCR youth basketball games scheduled for Tuesday have been canceled.
    • NOTE: The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's inclement weather policy states that whenever inclement weather conditions force the Wake County Public School System to close schools or implement an early release, then all PRCR games and practices will be canceled at all sites. 
  • Tuesday’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting has been canceled. The Public Hearing for COA 23-06, originally scheduled for Tuesday's meeting, has been rescheduled for the HPC meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24. 

 

Wake Forest Power

Low temperatures will be in the teens over the next several days. As a result, Wake Forest Power customers are encouraged to help lower peak electricity demand by reducing their power usage during on-peak hours (6-8 a.m. in the winter). 

Ways to lower peak demand include utilizing smart/programmable thermostats, improving efficiency with LED lighting, and shifting appliance usage to off-peak hours. Major electrical appliances that may contribute to high demand costs include the clothes dryer, water heater, electric range, and oven. Also, make a conscious effort to turn off lights and unplug electronics during on-peak hours. This not only conserves energy but will also help to trim your electricity bill.

 

Stay Informed

When severe weather occurs, the Town issues regular updates through a variety of means. To stay informed residents can: