Winter storm system will bring snow, ice and a cold rain to parts of the Carolinas
Jan 06, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An area of low pressure will form near the Texas coast on Thursday before tracking toward the Carolinas. With cold air in place and moisture spreading into the region, this could mean snow for some people. We are still four days out from this event, so specifics are limited.
Here is what we know:
Timing: Friday PM into Saturday AM
Uncertainty: Exact timing and exact precipitation type due to the track of the low pressure.
Scenario 1 (European model track shift to the north):
– Mountain wintry mix
– Cold rain for everyone else
Scenario 2 (European model):
– Mountain snow
– Wintry mix south of the Foothills — including in the piedmont
– Cold rain to our south (Columbia)
Scenario 3 (European model track shift to the south):
– Snow for everyone
– Wintry mix to our south (Columbia)