![]() ![]() The biggest threat from Thursday's system will be icy conditions on roads for the Friday morning commute. The Triangle won't see accumulation Thursday night, but we could see some flurries. A changeover to snow could occur late afternoon for counties to our north, with light accumulation of less than 1 inch possible overnight along the North Carolina-Virginia line. Temperatures will stay above freezing in the Triangle on Thursday as scattered to widespread rain moves in throughout the day. Snow totals aren't looking as great for Raleigh as they were 24 hours ago, but there's still a high chance snow lovers in the Triangle will see some accumulation. Thursday late morning update: 1-2 inches of snow for Triangle, 2-5 inches for northeast counties ![]() The system will quickly move out before sunrise Saturday morning, Maloch said, but it could be Sunday before any melting occurs. Freezing rain will begin along North Carolina's coast Friday morning, where an ice storm warning is in effect, and drift into central North Carolina through the morning. Since Friday's snow will be coming from a coastal low, models are calling for very little snow from Durham to Roxboro and points to the northwest, which isn't the usual case. or 11 a.m., and snow slowly spreading into the Triangle area from the east. There will be a break in precipitation Friday morning, with redevelopment occurring around 10 a.m. Temperatures will plunge into the 20s overnight and on Friday, so roads will become treacherous anywhere they are wet, but especially north of Raleigh. Snowflakes and light accumulation will be possible Thursday night as far south as Wake County. in our northern counties, especially those north of Durham, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. That rain will change over to a wintry mix by 4 to 6 p.m. ![]() Rain is now falling steadily across the viewing area. Social distancing will be enforced and masks are required inside the shelter. Everyone will be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival, and isolation areas will be available for those who test positive or have COVID-19 symptoms. Meals will be served, but pets are not allowed. It will remain open through noon on Sunday. at Smith Recreation Center, 1520 Slater Ave. In Fayetteville, a shelter will open at 4 p.m. Raleigh and Durham were at 28 degrees at 6 a.m. ![]() Temperatures are expected to be below freezing throughout the day, so ice could be a persistent problem on the roads. We'll see some sunshine on Saturday and minimal melting as temperatures will linger around freezing.įriday, 6 a.m.: We're seeing several crashes caused by icy roads in the area, including on I-40 and I-87. "You have to have the cold air in place first and then we'll see a new area of low pressure develop and bring the snow later on this evening and overnight." "This is really the perfect setup for snow in North Carolina," said WRAL meteorologist Zach Maloch. Once it's offshore, the area will strengthen and enhance the freezing rain across the coast and bring snow into our area. An area of low pressure is now moving offshore of South Carolina. Nearly the entire area is now below freezing. Friday, 7 a.m.: Still no active precipitation, but freezing temperatures are creating icy spots on roads and bridges. ![]()
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