This system will start initially as snowfall Friday afternoon and evening; however, freezing rain and sleet will mix in with the snow Friday night due to warmer air in the upper levels of the atmosphere.

On Thursday at 3:27 a.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA valid from Friday 7 p.m. until Saturday 1 p.m. The watch is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Gates,

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is expected to give an update Thursday morning on their plans to protect people from this weekend’s winter storm.

The WXII 12 First Warning Weather Team is monitoring the development of the next winter storm.While finer details are still being worked out, there is increasing confidence that all areas will receive some accumulating snowSign up for our NewslettersWHAT WE KNOW Several forecast models are coming into general agreement and expect an area of low pressure to develop near the Gulf Coast of Texas Wednesday and Thursday.

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a winter storm watch at 3:35 a.m. on Thursday valid from Friday 4 p.m. until Saturday 10 a.m. The watch is for Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Craven and Southern Craven as well as Martin,

A strong winter storm will push across the country over the coming days, bringing numerous impacts. We continue to track the latest with the system, including new watches, and the potential for all types of precipitation.