Due to cold temperatures, high winds and the threat of snow or ice, Whiteville City Schools, Columbus County Schools and Columbus Charter School will be on a two-hour delay Wednesday. Wind chills are expected to be around 10 degrees. The National Weather Service issued the following advisory this afternoon. Type of Event: Winter weather potential for primarily inland portions of southeast N.C. Overview: An area of low pressure will push a cold front off the coast during the late evening. As the front shifts toward the east cold air will filter into the region and interact with lingering moisture in the front’s wake to produce light rain then light snow and flurries. All precipitation will end from west to east across the area during the early morning hours. Current Watches/Warnings/Advisories: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Robeson, Bladen, and inland Pender Counties beginning 9 PM EST tonight. Confidence: The confidence for this event is moderate but the atmosphere will not have as much moisture to work with as it does farther north where this system will produce heavier snowfall. Impacts: Expect some travel impacts especially the farther north you travel. Any light accumulations across northern portions of Robeson, Bladen, and Pender counties will mainly have an impact on elevated road surfaces and bridges. Otherwise any light accumulation would mainly occur on grassy surfaces. In addition, the wind chill will be around 10 Wednesday morning. If you go outdoors wear multiple layers of clothing and avoid any long exposure to the cold. Accumulations: Little to no accumulations are expected across most of southeast NC, while amounts to 1 inch are possible across northern portions of Robeson, Bladen, and Pender counties. (see map on page 2 for details) Timing: Precipitation will develop this evening then a light snow and flurries is possible by late this evening. The light snow and flurries will come to an end during the early morning hours as any lingering moisture in the wake of the front finally exits the area.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:14:07 +0000