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What’s open, closed on Ocracoke winter 2026

  Ocracoke Observer1/31/2026 8:00 AM

Ocean overwash reported Sunday morning on Hatteras, Ocracoke Islands

  Island Free Press2/1/2026 8:00 AM

Part of Highway 12 on Ocracoke closed

  WITN1/30/2026 8:00 AM

Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands wake up to snow, wind

  Island Free Press2/1/2026 8:00 AM

NCDOT to replace sandbags along vulnerable stretch of N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke

  Island Free Press2/11/2026 12:36 PM

Hyde County releases voter information guide on local sales tax referendum

  Ocracoke Observer2/14/2026 11:59 AM

Volunteer for Ocracoke, Portsmouth Christmas bird counts

  Coastal Review12/8/2025 8:00 AM

Flooding and freezing temperatures keep travel hazardous on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands

  Island Free Press2/1/2026 8:00 AM

N.C. Ferry System announces final Ocracoke runs before winter storm

  Island Free Press1/30/2026 8:00 AM

Ocean overwash reported in Buxton, Pea Island, and Ocracoke Monday morning; N.C. 12 remains closed

  Island Free Press2/2/2026 8:00 AM

Eduardo’s Taco Truck says adios to Ocracoke

  Ocracoke Observer12/21/2025 8:00 AM

Cold weather advisory affecting Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island until Saturday night

  Raleigh News & Observer2/7/2026 7:39 AM

UPDATE: Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island under an extreme cold warning until Sunday morning

  Charlotte Observer2/7/2026 7:12 AM

NC 12 on Ocracoke Island reopens, ferry service resumes

  WNCT2/3/2026 8:00 AM

Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations suspended on Saturday morning due to inclement weather

  Island Free Press1/24/2026 8:00 AM

Researchers need Ocracoke residents’ perspective for study

  Coastal Review1/12/2026 8:00 AM

Ocracoke Island celebrates Christmas with holiday lights

  Ocracoke Observer12/22/2025 8:00 AM

Catastrophic failure threatens NC Highway 12 and the future of Ocracoke Island

  Ocracoke Observer12/18/2025 8:00 AM

Caught on cam: Snow at Ocracoke Island

  WRAL12/15/2025 8:00 AM

Ocracoke events Nov. 24 to 30–updated

  Ocracoke Observer11/24/2025 8:00 AM

Winter storm to largely spare Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands as ice threat stays inland

  Island Free Press1/23/2026 8:00 AM

Overwash impacts N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke; highway remains open on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands

  Island Free Press12/19/2025 8:00 AM

Winter dredging set to keep Ocracoke’s lifelines open

  Ocracoke Observer11/18/2025 8:00 AM

Ocracoke Light Station restoration reaches new milestone as Double Keepers’ Quarters is raised

  Island Free Press12/5/2025 8:00 AM

UPDATE: High wind warning for Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island until early Sunday evening

  Raleigh News & Observer2/1/2026 8:00 AM

UPDATE: Ocracoke Island under a coastal flood advisory until early Monday

  Charlotte Observer2/1/2026 8:00 AM

Researchers postpone their trip to Ocracoke this weekend

  Ocracoke Observer1/27/2026 6:57 PM

Ocracoke residents push for NC 12 emergency declaration

  WTKR12/30/2025 8:00 AM

UPDATE: High wind watch issued for Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island for Saturday and Sunday

  Charlotte Observer1/29/2026 8:00 AM

2025 year in review on Ocracoke

  Ocracoke Observer1/4/2026 8:00 AM

Ocracoke events Dec. 29 to Jan. 4

  Ocracoke Observer12/29/2025 8:00 AM