Here’s the current ice accumulation forecast for Friday night’s storm. This storm will be capable of downing trees and creating power outages. Area roadways will also likely become slick in spots. Please stay abreast of the latest forecast. 🥶 #ncwx #scwx #gawx #cltwx pic.twitter.com/AykH9rCwVF
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The National Weather Service has just issued the following winter weather advisory for the greater Charlotte area, effective tonight through tomorrow morning:
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch, mainly over the mountains, and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of the northwest Piedmont, the mountains of North Carolina, and the South Carolina mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will spread northeast across the region after midnight through the pre-dawn hours. Across the mountains, it will begin as a period of sleet and possibly light snow, before changing to freezing rain and rain. Over the northwest Piedmont, after a brief wintry mix, rain and freezing rain can be expected. The precipitation should change to all rain by late morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. The latest state road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Clearer skies are expected on Sunday, but this respite from stormy conditions is predicted to be short-lived, lasting only until Monday.
A stronger storm system is forecasted for Tuesday, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall, potentially exceeding one inch. This could lead to minor flooding in some areas.
North Carolina Emergency Management officials remind all residents to:
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