Snow could fall in the Triangle on Friday. Here’s what to expect and when
Snow could fall in the Triangle on Friday — but don’t expect much accumulation.
Less than 1 inch of snow or a mix of rain and snow is likely near Raleigh, Durham and areas immediately to the west and north, the National Weather Service said.
The wintry weather is expected to hit parts of central North Carolina late Thursday through Friday as temperatures stay below 40 degrees, according to the weather service.
Early Friday, Raleigh could see rain transition to a mix of rain and snow after 4 a.m. Snow chances are expected to end by 9 a.m. before returning.
“The temperature will be just warm enough in the Triangle, and parts east, to ward off significant snow accumulation,” reports ABC11, The News & Observer’s media partner. “However, we could see a few flakes flying early Friday morning and sometime Friday late afternoon/evening.”
Areas mostly near and north of Interstate 85 could see winds and up to 3 inches of “heavy and wet” snow, conditions that could damage trees and cut off power. There’s a potential for dangerous roads in that region late Thursday through early Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
The chance of wintry weather enters the area as a storm system moves in from the west, the weather service said.
In Western North Carolina and parts of the Triad, winter weather alerts have been issued as forecasters predict the mountains could see as much as 8 inches of snow.
Skies are expected to clear in the Triangle by Saturday, when forecasters predict a high of 47 degrees.
This story was originally published January 6, 2021 at 8:10 AM.
