The week in photos captures NC through the lens of News & Observer photojournalists
By Scott Sharpe
Here’s a curated selection of photos from a snowy week in the Triangle as captured through the lenses of News & Observer photojournalists. This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper, as well as in our online Edition. See it at eedition@newsobserver.com.
The moon sets as seen from the Boylan Avenue bridge in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday morning, Feb. 1, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
A couple take a selfie in Glenwood South in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday evening, Jan. 31, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Margot Chappel sleds down Demerius Street on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
People walk along Foster Street as snow falls on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Dracarys Thomas, 4, plays in the snow on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
People run along Chapel Hill Street as snow falls on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in downtown Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
A smiley face is drawn in snow on the window of a car parked in Chapel Hill on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2026, as a winter storm brings snow and freezing temperatures to the region. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Paige Rowe takes a breather after sledding down one of the hills at Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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