More Winter Weather to Start the Week

Nicole Madden,

WEATHER HEADLINES

  • Chilly Start
  • Showers begin mid-morning
  • Winter Storms Warning for the Mountains 10 am – 1 pm
    • 4-6″ of snow aboveΒ 3500′
    • 1-3″ below 3500′
    • Wind gusts 50mph+

DISCUSSION

A Nor-easter is bringing blizzard conditionsΒ to the northeast, but wrap-around moisture from this monster storm will bring more snow, rain, and strongΒ winds to our region. A winter storm warning is in effectΒ through Tuesday afternoon for the mountains. up to 6″ of snow will be possibleΒ for areas aboveΒ 3500′. Cold rain for Piedmont today, along with the patchy fog. Winds will pickΒ up tonight with a wind advisory for the foothills. Gusts could exceed 50mph for the higher elevations with 20-30 mph gusts across the Piedmont Tuesday. Wind chills will make it feel like the mid-30s Tuesday afternoon for Charlotte. But, warmer temps are right around the corner. Highs will reach the mid-50s by mid-week. More rain returns forΒ the weekend.