A Winter Storm Watch is taking effect this weekend as the Triangle braces for its first winter storm of 2026. Initial forecasts called for significant snowfall, but the latest models suggest that this storm will be more of an ice event in Orange County – starting as snow on Saturday afternoon, but turning quickly into freezing rain through Sunday. The winter storm watch begins Saturday afternoon and runs through Monday afternoon, but with temperatures not likely to rise much above freezing next week, officials are urging everyone to get ready for lingering impacts beyond Monday as well.
97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck spoke Wednesday with National Weather Service meteorologist Phil Badgett.
Click below to listen to their conversation. The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity.…