We continue to track a storm that will impact the area through early Tuesday morning. Here is how the storm will impact different parts of the region:
Charlotte: Freezing rain will be the dominant type of precipitation. As warmer air continues to overspread the area from the south, freezing rain early today, will gradually transition to a cold rain this afternoon/evening. High temperatures will reach the mid 30s. Heavier rain will overspread the area tonight, and linger into early Tuesday morning. With temperatures remaining above freezing, there will not be any threat for additional snow or ice. The storm will rapidly move away from the region Tuesday morning with some breaks in the clouds expected Tuesday afternoon. In addition to clearing skies, temperatures will be noticeably warmer as highs reach for the mid 50s late Tuesday afternoon.
Timing: Freezing rain and sleet will transition to a cold rain later today. Periods of rain will continue tonight into early Tuesday.
Precipitation amounts: Up to a tenth of an inch of ice is possible before the wintry mix transitions to a cold rain. Up to 1 inch of rain is possible late Tonight into Tuesday morning.
Impacts: Slick roads and dangerous travel conditions are possible until temperatures rise above freezing.
Foothills: Scattered snow showers this morning. During the afternoon, the wintry mix will return. Freezing rain expected to transition to a cold rain as temperatures rise above freezing. High temperatures will reach the mid 30s. Heavier rain will overspread the area tonight, and linger into early Tuesday morning. With temperatures remaining above freezing, there will not be any threat for additional snow or ice. The storm will rapidly move away from the area Tuesday morning with some breaks in the clouds expected by Tuesday afternoon. In addition to clearing skies, temperatures will be noticeably warmer as highs reach for the low 50s late in the day.
Timing: The wintry mix will return later today, transition to a cold rain late this evening. Periods of rain will continue tonight into early Tuesday.
Precipitation amounts: A trace of snow up to 2 inches is possible before the transition to sleet and freezing rain. Up to a tenth of an inch of ice is possible before the wintry mix transitions to a cold rain. Up to 1 inch of rain is possible late tonight into Tuesday morning.
Impacts: Slick roads and dangerous travel conditions are possible until temperatures rise above freezing.
Mountains: Periods of snow are likely through the day, with highs will reaching the low 30s. During the afternoon, snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain. This wintry mix will continue into this evening. As warm air overspreads the area, the wintry mix will transition to rain. This will continue through early Tuesday morning. As the storm moves away Tuesday morning, lingering rain or snow showers will be possible through the remainder of the day and into Tuesday night. No significant impacts are expected from this remaining moisture. Partly cloudy skies and milder temperatures will return Wednesday.
Timing: Periods of snow are likely throughout the day, before mixing with sleet and freezing rain during the afternoon. Freezing rain this evening will transition to a cold rain tonight. The heaviest precipitation ends early Tuesday. Lingering snow showers are likely Tuesday morning, and Tuesday night. Dry conditions return Wednesday.
Precipitation amounts: 2-4 inches of snow are possible, with some of the highest peaks potentially receiving a bit more. In addition to snow, Up to a 0.10 of ice is possible. Up to 1 inch of rain is possible tonight into Tuesday morning.
Impacts: Slick roads and dangerous travel conditions are likely until temperatures rise above freezing. Localized flooding is possible tonight, and early Tuesday.
