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Storm To Bring First Significant Snow To Parts Of North Carolina
Areas of the state are expected to see up to 2 inches of snow. Here's what forecasters say to expect in the Charlotte metro region.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Western North Carolina could see up to 2 inches of snow by Tuesday in what is the first significant snow to fall in the state this season, according to forecasters. Elsewhere in the state, rain and high winds are expected, according to the National Weather Service.
"Gusts up to 35 to 50 mph are possible today, especially in and near heavy showers and storms," according to NWS Raleigh, which said a wind advisory was in effect from the central region of the state until 2 p.m.
840 AM: Here is the current radar and latest wind gusts. Gusts up to 35 to 50 mph are possible today, especially in and near heavy showers and storms. Be sure to bring in any outdoor objects that could be tossed around. Wind advisory is in effect until 2 PM. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/YdAFq6tw5C
— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) November 30, 2020
Monday morning, a winter storm warning was in effect for western North Carolina, where the coldest air of the season was expected to settle in for the early part of the week, according to the National Weather Service.
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"Mountain snow is expected to develop during the morning hours as deep cold air from the northwest enters the region," the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg said Monday.
Mountain snow is expected to develop during the morning hours as deep cold air from the northwest enters the region. Areas outside of the mountain will begin to dry out by lunchtime. The coldest air of the season will settle in for the early part of the week. #ncwx #scwx #gawx pic.twitter.com/butVhGF0Yd
— NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) November 30, 2020
In the Charlotte metro region, rainy conditions are expected to clear up throughout the day Monday, while temperatures fall. Tuesday, the high will be around 44 degrees, with overnight lows in the 20s.
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Here's the National Weather Service's forecast for the Charlotte metro region this week:
Today (Nov. 30)
Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 52 by 5pm. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday (Dec. 1)
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 27. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday (Dec. 2)
Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday (Dec. 3)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday (Dec. 4)
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday (Dec. 5)
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday (Dec. 6)
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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