Most or all of central North Carolina, including the Triangle, may Winter precipitation this weekendAccording to the National Weather Service.
this The amount and location of precipitation remains unknownsaid Brendan Dunstan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh.
“It’s a little too far out to tell you now, well, we know how much snow it’s going to be,” Dunstan said. “We just knew we were going to have a Winter storm likely to have some impact this weekend. When I say impact, we will have some potential Snow, freezing rain and sleet the whole area. “
Meteorologists expect there will be a lot of cold air and moisture forming precipitation, including heavy amounts of rain.
Dunstan said meteorologists will start to have more certainty about accumulation and timing as the weekend approaches.
The National Weather Service has released winter storm watcheffective from the afternoon of Saturday, January 24, to the afternoon of Monday, January 26. Watches covered Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston and Chatham Countiesand other areas in the Piedmont and parts of the central and northern Coastal Plains.
High temperatures in the Triangle are expected to remain below freezing on Saturday, January 24.
(Courtesy of the National Weather Service)
How cold will it be?
Forecast requirements Dangerous cold temperatures during and after stormswhich will make Precipitation is difficult to melt.
Here’s how cold it will be in the Triangle this weekend and beyond:
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Saturday, January 24: High temperature in the 20s
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saturday night: The temperature will drop to the teens
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Sunday, January 25: High temperature in the 20s
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sunday night: Teenage hypothermia
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Monday, January 26: High temperature over 30 degrees Celsius
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Monday night: Low temperature in single digits
When will it snow or freeze?
The storm is expected to continue until Saturday morning and Sunday eveningalthough the timing could change in the coming days. Precipitation could begin moving into central North Carolina as early as Friday night, Jan. 23, Dunstan said.
Potential impacts of winter storms
Travel can be dangerousso the National Weather Service is encouraging people to prepare to stay home this weekend or even early next week.
Residents should ensure they have Emergency supplies for home and car — Include non-perishable food, water, warm clothing and blankets, and rock salt or an eco-friendly product for melting ice on sidewalks.
There may be a power outage During winter storms. Have plenty of heating fuel and dry, dry fireplace wood available. Do not use camp stoves or charcoal grills indoors for heating or cooking.
North Carolina Emergency Management also advises people Preparing their home for the winter. Fix roof leaks, clean rain gutters, insulate pipes, allow faucets to drip, and cut back tree limbs that may fall on buildings during storms.
“Not only do people need to be prepared for winter weather, but they also need to be prepared for cold, freezing temperatures, especially as the system moves east of the region early next week,” Dunstan said.
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