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Snow and Ice Expected in North Carolina This Week And Not Just In The Mountains

Author Catherine Lane
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It’s January and of course, there is a chance of winter precipitation somewhere in the Tar Heel state. But snow and ice are expected in North Carolina this week and not just in the mountains.

According to the Charlotte Observer, a low-pressure system is forecasted for this week in the Gulf of Mexico. The system is expected to track along the Southeast coast. This could bring some winter precipitation in North Carolina this week and not just in the mountains. The National Weather Service has already issued a hazardous weather outlook for later this week. And that weather outlook includes Raleigh and Charlotte.

When is all this supposed to start? The low-pressure system is expected to develop on Wednesday and move towards North Carolina on Wednesday night and Thursday. And North Carolina will most likely feel the effects late Friday night through Saturday night. Freezing rain is expected in the Piedmont.  Right now, forecasters say no substantial accumulation is expected. So, Charlotte can expect some freezing rain that will then change to rain. The mountains, of course, can expect harsher conditions. Also, A mix of frozen precipitation should hit the North Carolina mountains on Saturday and Sunday.

Forecasters say this low-pressure system will have done its worst by Sunday. Snow and ice are expected in North Carolina this week and not just in the mountains.  To learn more get all the details from our source, The Charlotte Observer, right here.

Five North Carolina Ski Resorts That Aren't Too Far From Charlotte

It seems like the winter weather is here to stay. YAY! I’m glad it’s cooling down and if you’re into skiing and/or tubing, you’re probably glad too! Tubing is something I’ve never done on snow, and I would really like to try. I have gone skiing and it’s definitely not my thing. Of course, I’ve had three knee surgeries so I’m skiing isn’t the sport for me. LOL! If you love to frolic in the snow, Charlotte Five has a list of five awesome North Carolina ski resorts that aren’t too far of a drive.

Most ski resorts in the North Carolina mountains open in mid-to-late November. Though significant amounts of snow may not fall when the season begins, temperatures fall enough to make weather conditions ideal for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more on artificial snow. If you enjoy any or all of those activities, here are five places to check out this winter.

 

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.

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