//Snow in the NC mountains, cold across Charlotte area

Snow in the NC mountains, cold across Charlotte area

A pair of storm systems moving across the country will bring wintry weather to the North Carolina mountains Wednesday night, with up to 5 inches of snowfall possible on the mountain tops.

First Warn chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said the majority of snow will be in the mountains but there’s the possibility of flurries in the foothills, and as far south as Statesville and Salisbury. Just don’t expect any accumulation in those areas, mostly wet roads with a lot of rain mixed in.

Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for Ashe, Mitchel, Avery, and Watauga counties in northwest North Carolina. Winter Weather Advisories stretch along the Virginia border all the way to the coast, including the Winston-Salem and Raleigh areas.

Who will see snow?

Despite the highest accumulations staying well north of Charlotte, Panovich believes there could be a surprise burst of snow north of the Queen City.

“Nothing for the Piedmont but that doesn’t mean we won’t see any weather here,” Panovich said. “I actually think maybe we could see a burst of snow in some northern areas, maybe Catawba County, Iredell, Rowan, maybe even Cabarrus County.” #CLTwx #NCwx #WakeUpCLT

FULL FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/brad-panovich-heavy-snow-nc-mountains-rain-charlotte-region/275-b3d7100c-ad90-49d3-91c5-ef356eb88f41