Weather Information

Cold Weather

During winter weather events, the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) monitors forecasts and roadway conditions and coordinates closely with the City of Winston-Salem, including City DOT, and emergency management partners to support safe and effective transit operations.

As conditions develop, WSTA may be required to switch to SNOW ROUTES. These routes are developed to keep service running to as many areas of town as possible, safely. In the event SNOW ROUTES are initiated all TransAID clients with trips booked may be contacted if adjustments are required.

Below you can find information on where buses will run if SNOW ROUTES are activated. Please be advised notifications will go out on www.wstransit.com, www.Ridewsta.com, facebook, and instagram. You can sign up for text alerts by clicking here

We will only Stop at marked stops along each route

Route 1 provides service for routes:

88, 90, 97

Streets we will travel: Trade St, Cherry St, Coliseum Dr, Reynolda Rd, Shattalon Dr, Sturmer Park, University Pkwy, Bethabara Park Blvd, 6th St

Route 2 provides service for routes:

89 & 91

Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, Cherry St, University Pkwy, North Point Blvd, Indiana Ave, Home Rd, Shattalon Dr, Sturmer Park, 6th St, Liberty St

Route 3 provides service for routes:

87, 91, 92, 98, & 106

Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, Main St, MLK Jr. Dr, Patterson Ave, Germanton Rd, Hanes Mill Rd, University Pkwy, Patterson Ave, Liberty St

Route 4 provides service for routes:

83 & 101

Streets we will travel: Liberty St, 4th St, Main St, 5th St, Broad St, 1st St, 2nd St, Stafford Village Blvd, Stafford Place Blvd, Peters Creek Pkwy, Trade St

Route 5 provides service for routes:

86, 104, & 108

Streets we will travel: Liberty St, 4th St, Main St, MLK Jr Dr, Thomasville Rd, Clemmonsville Rd, Old Lexington Rd, 5th St, Trade St

Route 6 provides service for routes:

93, 94, 96, & 98

Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, MLK Jr. Dr, New Walkertown Rd, Cameron Ave, 5th St, Old Greensboro Rd, Waterworks Rd, Carver School Rd, Old Walkertown Rd, Liberty St, Patterson Ave, MLK Jr Dr

Route 7 provides service for routes:

80, 84, 85, 103, & 107

Streets we will travel: Liberty St, 4th St, Main St, 5th St, Broad St, Academy St, Hawthorne Rd, Queen St, Cloverdale Ave, Miller St, Stratford Rd, Silas Creek Pkwy, Hanes Mall Blvd, Hawthorne Rd

Route 8 provides service for routes:

81, 82, & 95

Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, Broad St, 1st St, 2nd St, Silas Creek Pkwy, Hanes Mall Blvd, Kester Mill Road, Jonestown Rd, Country Club Rd, Old Vineyard Rd, Peters Creek Pkwy, Main St, Liberty St

Route 9 provides service for route:

105

Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, MLK Jr. Dr, Argonne Blvd, Peachtree St, Reynolds Park Rd, Waughtown St, High Point Rd, Kernersville Rd, Liberty St

If WSTA initiates Snow Routes, customers are encouraged to review the posted end-of-service times included in the notice. Riders should plan accordingly, as service will conclude at the published times and no transportation will be provided from the Transit Center after the final run has departed.

A snow event does not automatically result in fare-free service. Fare-free transportation is only implemented when specific extreme weather thresholds are met and officially authorized. Customers should monitor all official WSTA notification channels for confirmed fare-free announcements and service details.

Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat Fare-Free Service

When Fare-Free Service May Be Activated

Fare-free service may be implemented during extreme heat conditions to support rider safety and access.

Temperature Threshold: Any portion of a service day when the air temperature reaches 95°F or higher and the heat index reaches 100°F or higher
Weather Source: Conditions are based on forecasts for Winston-Salem published by the National Weather Service (NWS)

Fare-Free Hours Will Be Posted

Fare: $0.00 during approved fare-free hours

Authorization Process

Fare-free service is activated only after formal authorization from the Winston-Salem Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
The approved fare-free period will apply only during the designated hours associated with the qualifying weather alert.

Notification Process

When fare-free service is authorized, WSDOT and WSTA, in coordination with the City of Winston-Salem Marketing and Communications Department, will notify:

Community agencies
Transit riders
Media partners
The general public

Updates will be shared through all official WSTA communication channels, including:

Scope of Fare-Free Service

Fare-free service applies to both Fixed Route and Trans-AID services during approved hours.
All standard service boundaries and ADA eligibility and service criteria remain in effect.

Rider Conduct and Expectations

Fixed-route riders are expected to exit the bus at the Clark Campbell Transportation Center or at another stop as directed by the operator.
All provisions of the WSTA Rider’s Guide and WSTA Code of Conduct remain fully enforceable during fare-free or reduced-fare periods.

Riders are expected to comply with all conduct requirements. WSTA reserves the right to enforce existing policies to ensure the safety, comfort, and reliability of transit services.