Today looks like the wettest day of the week as a cold front pushes through the area. Expect a mix of scattered showers and maybe even a couple pop-up thunderstorms during the late morning into the afternoon, especially in the mountains where the rain chances are highest.
A strong nor'easter is poised to bring multiple feet of snow to the Northeast this weekend... but what exactly *is* a nor'easter?
Governor Roy Cooper urged North Carolina residents to stay home on Saturday and stay safe, as most roads remain covered in ice and snow and thousands of residents are without power.
Please keep sending in your snowman or other snow creation photos. Here is a selection of what you have made so far!
Charlotte broke a 39-year-old record on Friday when 1.9 inches of snow fell during a winter storm, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow coverage will increase this evening. With snow and temperatures falling into the teens and 20s, roads will become slick.
In response to a second blast of winter weather, Mecklenburg County leaders will be expanding shelter operations and capacity to support the needs of those experiencing homelessness.
Transportation crews across the Carolinas are prepared to work around the clock to get roads clear as forecasts call for a second winter storm in less than a week.
Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed, delayed or going fully remote on Friday, January 21st due to the possibility of inclement weather.Β
