Snow Storm 2026 – Photo Gallery & Unit Care Tips
Enjoy this photo gallery documenting the snow we got during the weekends of January 24th and January 31st. Submit your own photos to WeLoveWafcoMills@gmail.com!
While the snow is beautiful and fun, it can also bring inconvenience. The largest concern to most residents is the sidewalks. As many of us know, when snow doesn’t melt quickly enough on the sidewalks that get little to no sun, the snow turns to ice and becomes dangerous. UPDATE: We have secured a vendor to clean the snow off of our sidewalks, parking lot, and staircases, and do their best to scrape the ice from last weekend’s snow. They will be here tomorrow (Monday, Feb 2) all day from 10:00 am onward. If you can, please move your cars to the surrounding streets, as the crew will be shoveling all accumulated snow, including in between parked cars. Please continue to take caution when walking on these slippery areas, and make your own best judgment on what is safe.
Keep an eye out on Greensboro’s Snow and Ice Removal Status to see which streets have and will be plowed.
Read the excerpt below from a post addressing last year’s snow storm, for unit safety tips during inclement weather.
Keeping your unit safe and functional during freezing temperatures
With low temperatures comes an increased potential for broken pipes and other hazards associated with freezing temperatures. Below are some tips to help prevent pipes from potentially freezing in your Wafco Mills home:
Prevention Tips
Keep Your Heat On: Set your thermostat no lower than 55 degrees.
Garden Hoses: Drain and disconnect garden hoses.
Faucet Covers: Install covers on outdoor faucets.
Garage Precautions: Keep garage doors shut if water supply lines are in the garage.
Let Water Flow: Allow cold water to trickle from faucets to keep water flowing.
Vent Covers: Cover or close open-air vents.
Pipe Insulation: Insulate outdoor pipes.
Warm Air Circulation: Open cabinets and doors to allow warm air to reach pipes.
Water Valve Knowledge: Learn how to shut off water valves in case of a pipe burst.
If Pipes Freeze
If you suspect a frozen pipe, here’s how to identify and address the issue:
Check the Faucet: If only a trickle of water comes out when turned on, a frozen pipe may be the cause. Common locations include pipes against exterior walls or where the water service enters through the foundation.
Keep the Faucet Open: As the frozen pipe begins to thaw, water will flow, helping to melt the ice inside the pipe.
Apply Heat Safely: Use an electric heating pad, hair dryer, or portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials) to warm the affected pipe. Alternatively, wrap the pipe with towels soaked in hot water.
Avoid Open Flames: Never use a blowtorch, kerosene, propane heater, charcoal stove, or any open flame device to thaw pipes.
Restore Pressure: Continue applying heat until normal water pressure is restored.
Contact a Professional: If you cannot locate or safely thaw the frozen pipe, contact a licensed plumber for assistance.
Stay safe and take these precautions to minimize risks during freezing temperatures. Wafco Mills Management encourages all residents to prepare early and reach out with any community concerns or emergencies.