Saturday starts with a weak front sliding throughΒ ourΒ region. The big thing to know here is moisture is lacking, so most of the rain struggles to survive as it moves east. The mountains may squeeze out a little accumulation, but around CharlotteΒ MetroΒ and areas east, itβs mainly a cloudy start with perhaps a few spotty drops that never really amount to much.
Comparing Phil to Queen Charlotte on the most accurate groundhog.
Cold weather means money for Mountain towns.
While crews are working hard to keep the major roads clear, secondary streets in many Charlotte neighborhoods can be a wintry mess. That often leads to treacherous conditions, making staying in the best bet.
A thin layer of snow and ice across the South closed runways, highways, schools and government offices and sent cars sliding off roads Wednesday, while a blast of cold air broke records as far south as the Gulf Coast.
The City of Charlotte is diligently preparing for the first snow of 2018, with multiple departments working together to plan for and respond to potential winter weather.
AAA urges drivers to slow down, be cautious and prepare their vehicles for the cold days ahead.
Latest information on potential winter weather for your area.
A massive winter storm roared into the East Coast on Thursday, threatening to dump as much as 18 inches of snow from the Carolinas to Maine and unleashing hurricane-force winds and flooding that closed schools and offices and halted transportation systems.
