Winter Storm Jonas continues to make travel difficult throughout Vance County.

Snow fall totals received thus far are approximately three inches with localized higher amounts in certain areas of the County.

Additional snow accumulation on Saturday is expected to total three to four inches before the last the system moves out of the area.

Vance County did not receive the amount of ice accumulation that was forecast, which was very fortunate.

Only a few power outages were reported to the 911 Center and Emergency Operations Center, according to Brian Short, Director of Emergency Management for Henderson and Vance County. Duke Energy reports that there are currently no outages in Vance County.

Roadways continue to be dangerous and residents are still encouraged to stay at home unless they absolutely must venture out.

A local Proclamation of a State of Emergency remains in effect for Vance County.

Presently there are no shelters open, and Short says he does not foresee the need to open any at this point.

The 911 Center is currently overstaffed and will remain so throughout the event.

(Information received in the form of a press release from Brian Short, who wrote the majority of the above script.)