Our attention then turns to Wednesday, when colder air and a storm system move in. Snow is expected to begin Wednesday afternoon in the highest mountain elevations along the Tennessee border.Β The most meaningful snowfall and travel impacts will stay mainly above 3,500 feet, while mountain valleys and nearby cities may see little to no accumulation.
Watauga and Ashe County schools will be dismissing early due to the threat of severe weather.
Check out our full list of school closings and delays.
A powerful tornado ripped through a mobile home park in south Georgia early Sunday, destroying half of its structures and killing seven people. Another four people died across the region amid severe weather.
Residents hit stores before preparing to stay indoors through weekend
Our first snowfall in Charlotte arrives this weekend, followed by frigid air.
Winter Storm warnings have been issued for early Saturday with freezing temperatures lasting through Monday.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation held a news conference Friday morning in reference to road preparations for the upcoming winter storm.
We are tracking a winter storm that will bring snow to the Charlotte area by the end of the week. That storm is out West right now and will make a nearly 2,600 mile journey across the country over the next 48 hours. Road crews will be out early Thursday treating local roads.
