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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A significant amount of smoke was visible in Charlotte on Thursday, and it was likely from a number controlled burns happening across the region.

Smoky skies were spotted across Charlotte in the afternoon of Thursday, March 5. There weren’t any known fires taking place in Charlotte proper, but there were controlled burns happening nearby and farther away in several counties.

Some of the smoke was believed to have come from a controlled fire happening at the Buckeye Cove Nature Preserve in Huntersville, just north of Charlotte. There were several other controlled burns happening nearby in Gaston County and down into York, Chester and Lancaster counties in South Carolina.

In York County, the South Carolina Forestry Service was carrying out a “controlled burn of about 80 acres” near the town of McConnells, according to the county sheriff’s office. There were four other controlled burns, also called “prescribed fires,” happening in nearby Chester County in South Carolina.

Those fires were among over 200 controlled burns happening across the state on Thursday, officials said.

In North Carolina, controlled burns were happening in Huntersville, Gaston County, and more west in the Burke County area.

“Smoke from these controlled burns may drift into Charlotte and surrounding communities and may affect air quality in downwind areas for the next two to three hours,” the Charlotte Fire Department said at around 5 p.m. on Thursday.

“Residents may notice the smell of smoke or a light haze in the air during this time. To reduce exposure, consider staying indoors or avoiding areas where smoke may be heavier,” the fire department said.

Well, according to our First Alert meteorologists, conditions were breezy on Thursday. Winds were moving at around 10 mph out of the south and west.

Those winds seemed to be pushing smoke north and east, and into the Charlotte area.

The smoke across the region was caused by controlled fires, which are carried out professionally. If you do see flames or heavy smoke coming from a building or area and believe an uncontrolled fire is happening, you are urged to call 911.

The smoke was contributing to a “moderate” air quality level in Charlotte on Thursday.

Moderate air quality, which is indicated as a “yellow alert” isn’t a widespread concern.

When the air quality hits the moderate level, it typically impacts people who are “unusually sensitive” to air particle pollution. Most people shouldn’t be affected by the air quality in Charlotte.

Still, people who are extra sensitive to air pollution were encouraged to limit their physical activity and time outdoors.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Some Charlotte Water customers in Charlotte and Huntersville were experiencing service disruptions on Sunday due to active repairs, officials reported.

On Sunday, Feb. 1, crews were repairing Charlotte Water pipes in a neighborhood in South Charlotte, and in a neighborhood in Huntersville.

Charlotte Water customers in the area of Sharon Lane and Providence Road in Charlotte could see a water outage for four to six hours, officials said at 8:26 a.m. on Sunday.

Charlotte Water customers in the area of Willingdon Road near Cranleigh Drive could see a water outage for two to four hours, officials said at 9:52 a.m. Sunday.

It was not said why repairs were necessary for either area. Charlotte Water will reportedly update affected customers once water service is restored.

Charlotte Water provides service to Huntersville, as well as many areas throughout Mecklenburg County.

The water outages came after a historic snowstorm pummeled the Charlotte region, and much of the Carolinas, on Saturday, Jan. 31.

By the end of Saturday, snow totals had reached 11 inches at the Charlotte airport, and 12 inches in Huntersville. It was the region’s most significant snowfall in over 10 years.

People were being urged Sunday to stay home and stay off the roads due to hazardous travel conditions following the snowstorm. Most areas in the Charlotte region received 8-15 inches of snow by the end of Saturday.

Primary roads throughout the region were compacted with snow on Sunday and difficult to drive on. Secondary and residential roads were likely worse, with inches of unplowed snow piled on the streets.

In some areas, a layer of leftover ice from the previous weekend’s winter storm was beneath the new snow coating, lead to even more slick driving conditions this weekend.

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Hundreds of flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday. Saturday also saw hundreds of flight cancelations, and even a temporary ground stop, due to the weather.

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The Charlotte metro saw mind-blowing snowfall totals as heavy snow fell for hours on Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Saturday's snowstorm was one for the record books in Charlotte, as bursts of heavy snow fell for hours across North Carolina and South Carolina.

The Charlotte metro got hit especially hard with snow and some of the totals are shocking, especially when you consider how little snow we've seen over the past few years.

How much snow did Charlotte get?

A solid 11 inches of snow fell at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where the official measurement is recorded. For historical context, that ties for the fourth-highest single-day snow total in Charlotte history, matching the Dec. 29, 1880 snowstorm.

Howeverm the storm total now falls at 11.4 inches after an additional 0.4 inches fell after midnight Sunday morning, making it the sixth-biggest snowstorm in Charlotte's recorded history. Most of the city's largest snowstorms, about 80%, are two-day events.

Official totals from the National Weather Service were even higher in some places. The heaviest snow fell along I-85 in Cabarrus, Gaston and Rowan counties. Harrisburg led the way with 13 inches, while China Grove, Kannapolis, Concord and Salisbury all received at least a foot.

Heavy snow also fell in the Lake Norman area, with Huntersville, Mooresville and Troutman all recording at least 11 inches of snow.

Some totals are preliminary, so there could be some slight changes, as the snow fell for hours and into Sunday morning.

Preliminary snowfall totals per the National Weather Service

A decade's worth of snow in one day

Perhaps most striking is how this single storm compares to recent winters in Charlotte. The last 10 years have averaged just 1.7 inches of snow per season, making Saturday's snowfall extraordinary by recent standards.

"You could add up all the last 10 years and it doesn't even equal the snow we got today in some places," Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said. "That shows how much snow we had."