NORTH CAROLINA / SOUTH CAROLINA — A new run of the Global Forecast System (GFS) model has sparked widespread online buzz after indicating a potential snow event across the Carolinas next week, but meteorologists are urging residents to slow down and separate early signals from confirmed forecasts. While the broader weather pattern does support colder and stormier conditions, experts say it is far too early to declare a significant snowstorm.
What the Latest GFS Model Is Showing
The newest GFS data introduces a scenario in which Arctic air moves southward in multiple waves, potentially interacting with a developing storm system. Under the right conditions, that interaction could produce snow across parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. However, forecasters emphasize that this is one model run, not a locked-in outcome. Computer models frequently show dramatic solutions at long range that never materialize once timing and storm tracks become clearer…