Alert archive / North Carolina / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this winter storm warning at Dec 8, 2017, 2:48 PM EST for 9 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 25 hr. 45 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2017, 2:48 PM EST (19:48 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 9, 2017, 3:24 PM EST
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
Counties Alamance County, NC, Davidson County, NC, Forsyth County, NC, Granville County, NC, Guilford County, NC, Orange County, NC, Person County, NC, Randolph County, NC, Vance County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 3:17 PM EST | SNOW 0.1 | 2 W Schley, NC | LIGHT ACCUMULATION BEGINNING TO SHOW UP ON GRASSY SURFACES. |
| Dec 8, 3:21 PM EST | SNOW 0.2 | 3 W Pfafftown, NC | DUSTING OF SNOW ON GROUND WITH ROADS BEGINNING TO GET COVERED. |
| Dec 8, 3:36 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 1 Nw Winston-Salem, NC | SNOWFALL REPORTED AT COLLESEUM DRIVE, WINSTON SALEM. MOSTLY IN THE GRASS WITH SOME ACCUMULATION IN THE PARKING LOTS NOW. |
| Dec 8, 4:01 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 2 Ese Greensboro, NC | ANYWHERE FROM A HALF INCH TO AN INCH REPORTED ACROSS GREENSBORO, NC. SLUSH BEGINNING TO FORM ON ELEVATED ROADWAYS AND OVERPASSES. |
| Dec 8, 4:06 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 4 N Roxboro, NC | 1 INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND, AND SNOW CONTINUES TO FALL. SECONDARY ROADS ARE SNOW COVERED. |
| Dec 8, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 0.1 | Hillsborough, NC | REPORTED AT HILLSBOROUGH, NC. |
| Dec 8, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 0.5 | Roxboro, NC | TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED SNOW/SLEET MIXTURE IN BURLINGTON. ESTIMATED ABOUT 1/2 INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND, COVERING GRASSY AREAS AND SLUSH BEGINNING TO ACCUMULATE ON THE ROADS. |
| Dec 8, 4:34 PM EST | SNOW 1 | Roxboro, NC | REPORTED AT ROXBORO, NC. |
| Dec 8, 4:52 PM EST | SNOW 0.5 | 4 W Schley, NC | SNOW ACCUMULATION SO FAR TODAY OF APPROXIMATELY 0.5 ON THE GROUND WITH 1.0 MEASURED ON ELEVATED SURFACES. SNOW JUST TRANSITIONED TO ALL SLEET. |
| Dec 8, 5:02 PM EST | SNOW 1.6 | 5 Ese Colfax, NC | OBSERVED AT THE PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Dec 8, 5:33 PM EST | SNOW 1.6 | 4 N Roxboro, NC | 1.1 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED, WITH 0.5 INCHES OF SLEET ON TOP. NUMEROUS (50+) ACCIDENTS REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY. SECONDARY ROADS SNOW/SLEET COVERED. |
| Dec 8, 5:58 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 1 E Hillsborough, NC | |
| Dec 8, 6:11 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Summerfield, NC | REPORTED AT SUMMERFIELD, NC. |
| Dec 8, 6:29 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 1 E Hillsborough, NC | |
| Dec 8, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 2 Nne Chapel Hill, NC | MAX DEPTH 1.0 INCH AT 700 PM ON 12/08...MOSTLY MELTED BY 900 PM. 1.20 INCHES OF 24 HOUR LIQUID EQUIVALENT AT 800 AM ON 12/09. |
| Dec 8, 7:19 PM EST | SNOW 3 | 1 Ene Henderson, NC | REPORTED AT HENDERSON, NC. |
| Dec 8, 7:23 PM EST | SNOW 3 | 1 E Winston-Salem, NC | REPORTED AT WINSTON SALEM, NC. |
| Dec 8, 7:42 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 3 E Mebane, NC | |
| Dec 8, 7:45 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 4 Wsw Rougemont, NC | SNOW ESTIMATED. NUMEROUS CARS REPORTED IN DITCHES, ESPECIALLY ALONG ROUTE 57. |
| Dec 8, 7:59 PM EST | SNOW 0.1 | 1 W Ulah, NC | MOST FELL AS RAIN OR SLEET. TRACE OF SNOW REMAINS ON ELEVATED SURFACES AND ON GRASS. |
| Dec 8, 8:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.1 | 3 W Pfafftown, NC | REPORTED AT PFAFFTOWN. |
| Dec 8, 8:10 PM EST | SNOW 0.5 | 2 Ene Burlington, NC | |
| Dec 8, 8:44 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Rural Hall, NC | REPORTED AT RURAL HALL. |
| Dec 8, 8:56 PM EST | SNOW 0.9 | 2 Ssw High Point, NC | REPORTED AT HIGH POINT, NC. |
| Dec 8, 9:00 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 1 Wsw Burlington, NC | |
| Dec 8, 9:25 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 4 W Pfafftown, NC | |
| Dec 8, 9:33 PM EST | SNOW 2.4 | 4 N Roxboro, NC | SNOW/SLEET ACCUMULATION. HAS SINCE BEGUN TO MELT AND COMPACT. |
| Dec 8, 9:34 PM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.01 | 4 N Roxboro, NC | ICE ACCRETION ON METAL DECK AND TREE BRANCHES. |
| Dec 8, 9:49 PM EST | SNOW 2.9 | 5 Nw Monticello, NC | |
| Dec 8, 9:50 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 2 Wsw Swepsonville, NC | |
| Dec 8, 9:51 PM EST | SNOW 3 | 4 Nne Colfax, NC | |
| Dec 8, 10:10 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 4 Ene Rural Hall, NC | |
| Dec 8, 11:02 PM EST | SNOW 4.3 | 2 Wsw Stanleyville, NC | |
| Dec 9, 12:22 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Stanleyville, NC | |
| Dec 9, 12:30 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 2 Nw Rural Hall, NC | |
| Dec 9, 1:45 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 3 E Stanleyville, NC | |
| Dec 9, 8:25 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | 2 N Lake Townsend, NC | MAJOR ROADS CLEAR,. |
| Dec 9, 11:01 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.1 | Roxboro, NC | SPOTTER REPORTED 0.1 INCH OF ZR IN TREES. PRECIP HAS CHANGED TO SNOW. |
| Dec 9, 11:03 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 4 Wnw Pfafftown, NC | 3.0 INCHES OF SNOW ON GROUND...LIGHT SNOW FALLING...33 DEGREES. |
| Dec 9, 11:25 AM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 3 W Winston-Salem, NC | 3.8 INCHES OF SNOW ON GROUND...LIGHT SNOW ONGOING. |
| Dec 9, 1:28 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 3 S Thomasville, NC | SNOW/SLEET MIX...ROADS CLEAR BUT WET....32 DEGREES. |
| Dec 9, 1:31 PM EST | SNOW 3 | 5 Wnw Concord, NC | STILL SNOWING. |
| Dec 9, 2:08 PM EST | SNOW 3.4 | 4 Nne Colfax, NC | STILL SNOWING. |
| Dec 9, 3:07 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 3 Nnw Archdale, NC | LESS THAN 1 INCH ON THE GROUND SOUTH OF HIGH POINT. |
| Dec 9, 3:16 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 3 Nw Jamestown, NC | 2.0 INCHES TOTAL...ONE FROM 12/8, ONE FROM 12/9. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 45 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1328 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 92 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 380 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
042 WWUS42 KRAH 081948 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 248 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect the Northern Piedmont of North Carolina including the Triad cities east to Roxboro and Hillsborough. Winter Weather Advisory for the Central Piedmont to the Northeast Piedmont including the Triangle Area... .A potent jet stream along with several waves of low pressure will bring widespread precipitation across North Carolina into Saturday. The air mass will be marginally cold enough for wet snow accumulations in the Warning area, with a change to rain limiting snow accumulations in the Advisory Area. NCZ007-021>024-038-039-090400- /O.UPG.KRAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KRAH.WS.W.0002.171208T1948Z-171209T2100Z/ Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson-Randolph- Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, and Trinity 248 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Periods of wet snow expected into Saturday morning. . Plan the potential for some slushy and slick spots that will create hazardous travel. Wet snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected with locally 5 inches possible in the northern Piedmont. The accumulations will be mostly on elevated and grassy surfaces. * WHERE...Northwest portions of central North Carolina including the Piedmont Triad cities and communities, east to the Roxboro and Hillsborough areas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will remain in the lower 30s overnight, with highs Saturday in the mid 30s. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Heavy slushy snow accumulations may freeze on bridges and overpasses overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for wet snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NCZ009-010-026-041-090400- /O.EXA.KRAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ Vance-Warren-Franklin-Wake- Including the cities of Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, Franklinton, Raleigh, and Cary 248 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow occurring. The snow is expected to mix with rain at times, then change to rain tonight. Plan on slippery road conditions with slushy accumulations especially on elevated surfaces. Wet snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches may occur, with highly variable amounts likely due to the warm ground. * WHERE...Vance, Warren, Franklin and Wake Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will remain in the lower to mid 30s overnight, with the road surfaces remaining just above freezing. Therefore, be prepared for some slushy accumulations and reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NCZ008-025-040-090400- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ Granville-Durham-Chatham- Including the cities of Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, and Pittsboro 248 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Wet snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected, but mainly on grassy and elevated areas. Periods of wet snow will continue overnight, possibly mixed with rain later limiting accumulations. * WHERE...Granville, Durham and Chatham Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Bridges and overpasses may become very slushy. Temperatures will remain in the lower 30s overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Badgett/KCP
4 follow-up statements
082 WWUS42 KRAH 090255 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 955 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect for the northern Piedmont of NC, including the Triad cities east to Roxboro, Oxford, and Henderson. Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the central and northeast Piedmont, including the Triangle Area... NCZ008-009-091200- /O.UPG.KRAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ /O.EXA.KRAH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ Granville-Vance- Including the cities of Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, and Henderson 955 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix of sleet, snow, and freezing rain tonight will change to all snow during the late morning to midday hours Saturday, before tapering off during the afternoon. Additional accumulations of up to two inches are expected, particularly after the changeover to snow on Saturday. * WHERE...Granville and Vance Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will hover in the lower 30s through Saturday morning, with highs Saturday in the mid 30s. Slushy snow accumulations may freeze on bridges and overpasses overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are occurring or are expected to soon occur. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NCZ007-021>024-038-039-091200- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson-Randolph- Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, and Trinity 955 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix of sleet, snow, and freezing rain tonight will change to all snow during the morning hours Saturday, before tapering off during the afternoon. Additional accumulations of up to two inches are expected, particularly after the changeover to snow on Saturday. * WHERE...Northwest portions of central NC, including the Piedmont Triad cities and communities, east to the Roxboro and Hillsborough areas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will hover in the lower 30s through Saturday morning, with highs Saturday in the mid 30s. Slushy snow accumulations may freeze on bridges and overpasses overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are occurring or are expected to soon occur. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NCZ010-025-026-040-041-091200- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ Warren-Durham-Franklin-Chatham-Wake- Including the cities of Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, Franklinton, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, and Cary 955 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Rain through early Saturday, which may occasionally mix with sleet, will change to snow during the late morning to midday hours on Saturday, before tapering off during the afternoon. An additional dusting, to up to one inch accumulation, will be possible after the expected changeover to snow occurs on Saturday, with highly variable amounts likely due to the warm ground. * WHERE...Warren, Durham, Franklin, Chatham and Wake Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will hover in the lower 30s through Saturday morning, with highs Saturday in the mid 30s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means wintry precipitation may primarily cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slick road conditions, particularly on bridges and overpasses, when the snow is falling on Saturday. Use extra caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MWS
589 WWUS42 KRAH 090916 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 416 AM EST Sat Dec 9 2017 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect for the northern Piedmont of NC, including the Triad cities east to Roxboro, Oxford, and Henderson. Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the central and northeast Piedmont, including the Triangle Area... NCZ007>009-021>024-038-039-092100- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson- Randolph- Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, and Trinity 416 AM EST Sat Dec 9 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow likely this morning through early afternoon. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Much of the northern Piedmont of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NCZ010-025-026-040-041-092100- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ Warren-Durham-Franklin-Chatham-Wake- Including the cities of Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, Franklinton, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, and Cary 416 AM EST Sat Dec 9 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...A mix of snow, sleet, and light rain is likely today, from this morning through mid afternoon. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Warren, Durham, Franklin, Chatham and Wake Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
391 WWUS42 KRAH 091624 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1124 AM EST Sat Dec 9 2017 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect for the northern Piedmont of NC, including the Triad cities east to Roxboro, Oxford, and Henderson. Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the central and northeast Piedmont, including the Triangle Area... NCZ007>009-021>024-038-039-092100- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson- Randolph- Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, and Trinity 1124 AM EST Sat Dec 9 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow through early afternoon. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...North Piedmont of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NCZ010-025-026-040-041-092100- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ Warren-Durham-Franklin-Chatham-Wake- Including the cities of Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, Franklinton, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, and Cary 1124 AM EST Sat Dec 9 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...A mix of snow, sleet, and light rain through mid afternoon. Be alert for slippery road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected. * WHERE...Warren, Durham, Franklin, Chatham and Wake Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
879 WWUS42 KRAH 092024 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 324 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2017 ...Winter Weather Advisory 1000 PM tonight through 1000 AM Sunday for black ice... .Original Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories have been canceled. Another Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for tonight through Sunday morning for black ice, as skies clear and temperatures fall into the 20s. NCZ007>009-021>024-038-039-100430- /O.CAN.KRAH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KRAH.WW.Y.0005.171210T0300Z-171210T1500Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson- Randolph- Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, and Trinity 324 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Refreezing of residual snow, slush, and water expected as skies clear late evening. Areas bridges, overpasses, parking lots, and side walks will be most prone for icing. * WHERE...Much of the Piedmont portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any water that does not evaporate from the snow melt and precipitation today will quickly freeze as temperatures fall into the 20s tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that ice that is very difficult to see, especially at night is expected to create hazardous travel conditions. Use caution when traveling, especially on bridges and overpasses, and on rural roads. You can check current conditions for the state by calling 5 1 1. $$ NCZ010-025-026-040-041-100430- /O.CAN.KRAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171209T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KRAH.WW.Y.0005.171210T0300Z-171210T1500Z/ Warren-Durham-Franklin-Chatham-Wake- Including the cities of Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, Franklinton, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, and Cary 324 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Refreezing of residual snow, slush, and water expected as skies clear late evening. Areas bridges, overpasses, parking lots, and side walks will be most prone for icing. * WHERE...Much of the Piedmont portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any water that does not evaporate from the precipitation today will quickly freeze as temperatures fall into the 20s tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that ice that is very difficult to see, especially at night is expected to create hazardous travel conditions. Use caution when traveling, especially on bridges and overpasses, and on rural roads. You can check current conditions for the state by calling 5 1 1. $$ PBADGETT
The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 4:17 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin and 8 more | 35 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.