The National Weather Service forecast for Saturday (Christmas Day) calls for show that could potentially be significant. Some sources say it could be a “historic” snowfall, paralyzing travel all up and down the coast.
It’s too early to say what this storm will do for sure, but you would be wise to keep attuned to the changing weather situation. If you travel for Christmas, plan to arrive at your destination by Saturday afternoon and expect not to travel for a few days. Stock an emergency kit for your car, including some food, water, and blankets.
Here’s the text from the current hazardous weather outlook:
A DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE AREA IS EXPECTED TO TRACK FROM THE NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO INTO THE SOUTHEAST U.S. LATE CHRISTMAS DAY. THE STORM IS EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN AS IT TURNS NE ALONG THE SC AND NC COAST SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY.
WHILE THERE REMAINS A FAIRLY WIDE RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES AS TO THE EXACT STRENGTH AND TRACK OF THIS STORM…CONFIDENCE IS INCREASING THAT CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA WILL SEE ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY. THERE IS ALSO A CHANCE OF A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM FOR A PORTION OF CENTRAL NC SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY.
EVERYONE SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS CLOSELY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS AS A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM COULD IMPACT THE REGION.