Raleigh, NC – A winter storm warning remains in effect for central and eastern North Carolina until 1 p.m. Thursday, bringing snow, sleet, and ice that could make travel dangerous.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh, affected areas include Wake, Johnston, Wilson, Nash, Edgecombe, Wayne, Sampson, Person, Granville, Vance, Warren, Halifax, and Franklin counties. The storm is expected to bring up to 4 inches of additional snow, along with up to two-tenths of an inch of ice accumulation in some areas.
The worst conditions are expected Wednesday evening through midnight, with hazardous road conditions continuing into Thursday morning. Bridges and overpasses will be especially slick. Officials advise motorists to delay travel if possibleand to carry emergency supplies such as flashlights, food, and water if driving is necessary.
The storm is impacting both the Coastal Plain and northern Piedmont regions, affecting cities including Raleigh, Cary, Rocky Mount, Wilson, Goldsboro, and Roanoke Rapids. Commuters should expect slow travel conditions and possible road closures due to ice accumulation.
For updated road conditions, residents can call 511 or check with local authorities. The winter storm warning will remain in place until Thursday afternoon.
