Confidence continues to increase regarding the potential for multiple hazards across Eastern NC on Tuesday and Wednesday next week (January 9-10th). Some of these hazards could be significant.
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Winter weather possible Friday into Saturday
The National Weather Service in Morehead City/Newport is monitoring the potential for accumulating snowfall across much of eastern North Carolina Friday night into Saturday.
Low pressure passing off the coast will likely bring rain to the area Friday, transitioning to snow as temps drop into the upper 20s to lower 30s Friday night and Saturday morning. There is still significant uncertainty with respect to the snowfall amounts and coverage, but areas further north currently look to have the more favorable conditions for snowfall accumulation.
Snowfall amounts and timing details will come into better focus over the next day or so.
NWS: Winter Storm Watch now in effect for much of Eastern NC
Chances continue to increase that our area will be impacted by significant ice, sleet, and snow beginning as early as late Thursday night, and peaking Friday into Friday night.
Latest Winter Weather Advisories for our area
In the Winter Weather Advisory area, we anticipate a brief period of a wintry mix (freezing rain, sleet, light snow) early Sunday that could be hazardous to travel before transitioning to rain, which may be heavy at times, by late Sunday morning through the afternoon.
Winter weather and coastal flooding threat this weekend
Low pressure is expected to slowly track off the Carolina coast tomorrow, bringing a threat of coastal flooding and a rain/snow mix for inland areas mainly along and north of Highway 70. The highest threat window is overnight Friday into Saturday. Any snowfall accumulation should be light and be confined to grassy areas. Roads should remain wet.