Raleigh, NC – A winter system sweeping across central and northern North Carolina is expected to bring a mix of rain and snow today, followed by sharply colder temperatures that could turn wet roads into dangerous ice by nightfall.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Raleigh report that rain will gradually mix with snow through the morning across the Triad and Triangle, eventually transitioning to all snow by early afternoon. Communities closer to the Virginia border, including Roxboro, Henderson, and areas north of Greensboro, may receive up to 2 inches of snow, while locations farther south are projected to see around half an inch.
Wintry mix through morning will shift to all snow by afternoon
The day begins with a messy blend of precipitation for central North Carolina. Commuters in the Triad could encounter a rain–snow mix during the morning drive, and while the Triangle may start mostly rainy, colder air sweeping in will bring a changeover to wet snow around midday.
NWS meteorologists say even modest snow totals could cause problems due to the timing of the arriving cold air and the speed at which pavement temperatures will drop.
Rapid freeze expected after sunset
Although the precipitation is expected to taper off by sunset, the most dangerous conditions may develop after the system leaves the region. A surge of Arctic air will settle across the Piedmont, sending lows into the upper teens and low 20s overnight…