Schools in North Carolina could close multiple days next week
NORTH CAROLINA — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for much of central and northern North Carolina from Saturday through Monday as a significant winter system — with snow, sleet, freezing rain, and ice — moves into the state. Forecast confidence is increasing that freezing rain and ice will play a major role in this storm, especially across the Piedmont and eastern sections, rather than just snow. Ice and...
Multiple inches of snow and ice possible in North Carolina this weekend
NORTH CAROLINA — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for much of central and parts of northern North Carolina this weekend, signaling that hazardous winter weather — including snow, sleet and freezing rain — is possible from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) reports. Watch Area and TimingThe Winter Storm Watch issued by the NWS forecast offices (Raleigh and Wilmington) covers a broad...
Schools in Alabama could close multiple days next week
ALABAMA — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon for much of northern and central Alabama as a potent winter system moves in this weekend. While uncertainty remains about snow distribution, forecasters are increasingly focused on the potential for freezing rain and significant ice accumulations — impacts that could carry well into next week and force extended school closures across...
Multiple inches of snow and ice possible in Alabama this weekend
ALABAMA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for northern and much of central Alabama, in effect from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, as a significant winter weather system approaches the region. The watch covers areas generally north of Interstate-20, including Huntsville, Gadsden, Oneonta, Jasper and other communities across the northern third of the state. What the Watch MeansA Winter...
Schools in Mississippi could close most of next week
MISSISSIPPI — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect across much of Mississippi as a major winter system approaches this weekend, and forecasters warn that freezing rain and ice accumulations could make travel hazardous and disrupt school operations well into next week. Ice and Winter Weather ThreatNational Weather Service guidance and local forecasts indicate that as the storm system moves into the region Friday through Sunday, temperatures...
Multiple inches of snow and ice possible in Mississippi this weekend
MISSISSIPPI — The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi has issued a Winter Storm Watch for much of the state as a significant winter weather system is expected to impact the region late this week into the weekend. Forecasters are particularly focused on the potential for freezing rain and ice, which could create widespread travel hazards and infrastructure impacts. Winter Storm Watch DetailsThe Winter Storm Watch...
Measurable snowfall possible for most of Kentucky this weekend
KENTUCKY — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for broad swaths of central, south-central, and eastern Kentucky, alerting residents that periods of moderate to heavy snow — with some potential for sleet and freezing rain — are likely this weekend. The watch is valid from early Saturday morning through Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service offices serving the region. The watch area spans large...
Measurable snowfall possible in Indiana this weekend
INDIANA — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for southern and parts of central Indiana from early Saturday morning through Monday morning, as meteorologists track a significant winter weather system expected to impact the region this weekend. The watch was issued by the National Weather Service forecast offices covering Indiana and nearby areasand reflects the growing likelihood of accumulating snow and wintry precipitation. Where the Watch...
Multiple inches of snow possible in Illinois this weekend
ILLINOIS — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for a large portion of southern Illinois as a significant winter weather system is expected to impact the region from late Friday night through Sunday morning. The watch, issued by the National Weather Service Paducah Forecast Office, covers counties roughly south of Interstate-70 and includes communities such as Cairo, Golconda, Metropolis, and surrounding areas. What the Watch MeansA...
Schools in Louisiana could close multiple days next week
LOUISIANA — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect across much of Louisiana as a potent winter system approaches this weekend, bringing the risk of freezing rain, sleet, and ice accumulations along with snow in the northern part of the state. Forecasters warn that this mix of wintry precipitation — especially freezing rain — could damage infrastructure, cause widespread power outages and disrupt daily...
