Winter Storm Warning in effect for central NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert: Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect for most of central North Carolina.

Mixed clouds continue to rush across the area, thickening up with the arrival of this Arctic air mass. The modeling is still supportive of an offshore solution for the storm sweeping through the southeast, having a strong high over Kentucky and West Virginia ensuring the delivery of cold air to our area. Clouds appear to be building in a little bit stronger for tomorrow, which will potentially affect low temperatures. We haven't made any changes to our forecast as a result of this yet, but it is something we are watching. Regardless, it will still be quite frigid until heights can recover after the passage of this system.

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Some flurries are now flying in our area and continuing throughout the night, despite the low dew point depressions and dry air over the area. We also increased from little to no accumulation up to a coating to an inch with greater moisture in lower levels adding to confidence of precipitation. Areas west towards Greensboro may end up seeing more pockets steady snow, creeping closer to that inch of accumulation. The forecast for 3-6" or greater for the Outer Banks still holds at this time. We expect any snow to move out of the area around 1-2a.

As the weekend approaches, a stretch of more seasonable weather begins, with highs in the 50s from Saturday through Monday. The high pressure continues to weaken as a system bringing rain will impact the area around Monday. Models depict this a little differently, with the GFS being the most bullish about precipitation rates at this time. The Euro and Canadian show a flat wave that doesn't meet up with an Alberta clipper low.

Have a great day and stay safe out there!

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