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Weekend winter storm brings freezing rain and snow

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KCCI Storm Team 8 is tracking an incoming weekend winter storm.Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings | Road ConditionsThe National Weather Service says a winter storm will arrive in Iowa Saturday and linger into Sunday morning. A winter storm watch will be in place From Saturday morning into Sunday for eastern Iowa counties. The storm is expected to bring a combination of rain and freezing rain before transitioning into snow.The greatest snowfall amounts are expected in eastern and northeast Iowa. Light icing is expected across roughly the northeast half of the state.The Des Moines metro area can expect light freezing rain and potential icing, along with 1-3 inches of snow and blowing snow.Futurecast shows incoming winter storm timing and totalsHAZARDS: Combination of rain/freezing rain and drizzle/snow.AREAS OF IMPACT: Freezing rain and drizzle for the northeast half of the state and snow for much of Iowa, especially east of Interstate 35 and north of Interstate 80.TIMING AND DURATION: Rain/freezing rain and drizzle primarily daytime Saturday, transitioning to all snow Saturday evening and continuing into early Sunday.IMPACTS: Hazardous travel will be likely at times, especially on untreated roads during any freezing rain/drizzle or snowfall.

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KCCI Storm Team 8 is tracking an incoming weekend winter storm.

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The National Weather Service says a winter storm will arrive in Iowa Saturday and linger into Sunday morning. A winter storm watch will be in place From Saturday morning into Sunday for eastern Iowa counties. The storm is expected to bring a combination of rain and freezing rain before transitioning into snow.

The greatest snowfall amounts are expected in eastern and northeast Iowa. Light icing is expected across roughly the northeast half of the state.

The Des Moines metro area can expect light freezing rain and potential icing, along with 1-3 inches of snow and blowing snow.

Futurecast shows incoming winter storm timing and totals

HAZARDS: Combination of rain/freezing rain and drizzle/snow.

AREAS OF IMPACT: Freezing rain and drizzle for the northeast half of the state and snow for much of Iowa, especially east of Interstate 35 and north of Interstate 80.

TIMING AND DURATION: Rain/freezing rain and drizzle primarily daytime Saturday, transitioning to all snow Saturday evening and continuing into early Sunday.

IMPACTS: Hazardous travel will be likely at times, especially on untreated roads during any freezing rain/drizzle or snowfall.

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NC weather: Winter Storm Warning issued for several counties as snow begins to fall

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for several North Carolina counties as snow started to fall in the area overnight.

The warning is out for Granville, Halifax, Person, Vance and Warren counties until 8 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The NWS is forecasting these counties could see up to three to four inches of snow accumulation. Many other counties in the area are under a Winter Storm Advisory.

In Roxboro, one of the units in our breaking news fleet already had a coating of snow around 2:30 a.m.

A car was stuck on the side of the road in Roxboro as well.

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On Wednesday, the Winter Weather Advisory was issued for the northern half of our viewing area from midnight through 8 a.m. on Thursday. The advisory includes the Triangle counties along with areas north, bordering I-85 and I-95.

Accumulations now look to be 3 to 4 inches of snow along the Virginia border and 2 to 3 inches in the Triangle. Areas south of the Triangle should see less than an inch.

Most of the accumulation should be grassy surfaces, but since this will be occurring at night, there could be slick spots in the morning.

“This looks to be similar to our event last February which dropped 1 to 3 inches one evening, but did not accumulate on the roads much,” Chief Meteorologist Chris Hohmann said. “Should be a very wet snow, which will be pretty on the trees, etc. It’s not often we go from the 50s and sunshine to snow in less than 12 hours; should be interesting.”

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Wednesday night’s rain has the North Carolinas Department of Transportation’s salt and sand trucks on standby due to the possibility that it would wash away. Crews are expected to report for duty between midnight and 4 a.m.

The NCDOT expects much of the winter precipitation to melt quickly, but the main concern is higher-elevation roads and bridges

The Sandhills region will see less accumulation, from flurries to a half-inch.

ABC!! Meteorologist Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker said precipitation will move out of our region between 5 to 8 a.m. beginning in the southwest part of the viewing area. Skies will clear out mid-morning with the sun returning. Temperatures will stay well below average in the 40s and wind chills will be in the 30s for most of the day with a stiff wind gust around 25 MPH.

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Typically, our snow events happen when cold air is already in place, and moisture moves into the area.

That’s what happened 21 years ago in one of the biggest snow events the Triangle has ever seen.

Here’s a look back at that snow and what forecasters learned from it:

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What to expect next with NorCal’s winter storm

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First came damaging winds that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and crashed trees on streets and homes across Northern California. Rain and snow are set to follow as the storm continues its churn across the region. Here’s what you can expect for the next phase of the storm. RainNow that we are in the Atmospheric River portion of this weather event, rain and snow will be concentrated in some of KCRA 3’s viewing areas, while others will see modest amounts. All signs point to the heaviest rain and snow being in a line from the Santa Cruz Mountains to Bear Valley on Highway 4 in the Sierra. The coastal mountains will see more than 10 inches of rain. For KCRA 3 viewers, Modesto and Turlock will be seeing the most rain in the next 36 hours. Sonora might see 3 to 4 inches of additional rain. From Stockton to Marysville, expect on and off rain Wednesday night and Thursday, with additional amounts of up to an inch. It does not look like streams and creeks will be severely impacted. SnowJust like the rain, some areas will see a lot of snow while others can expect a couple of feet. I-80 will be one of the areas that sees the lower snow totals in the next 36 hours. But with 2 to 3 feet of snow, there could still be road closures there on Thursday. The heaviest snow will be south of Lake Tahoe on Highways 88, 4 and 108. One concern in the forecast is with communities at elevations of around 3,500-4,000 feet. Places like Twain Harte, Mi Wuk Village and Arnold could see heavy snow in the next 36 hours, as well as power outages. WindWinds have dropped below the dangerous levels that we saw Tuesday night into Wednesday. It is still plenty breezy and will stay that way Wednesday night and Thursday. But don’t expect to see additional damage.| Video below| LiveCopter 3 surveys the damage from winter stormGoing forward, Friday will bring clearing and the weekend looks mostly dry.

First came damaging winds that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and crashed trees on streets and homes across Northern California. Rain and snow are set to follow as the storm continues its churn across the region.

Here’s what you can expect for the next phase of the storm.

Rain

Now that we are in the Atmospheric River portion of this weather event, rain and snow will be concentrated in some of KCRA 3’s viewing areas, while others will see modest amounts.

All signs point to the heaviest rain and snow being in a line from the Santa Cruz Mountains to Bear Valley on Highway 4 in the Sierra. The coastal mountains will see more than 10 inches of rain.

For KCRA 3 viewers, Modesto and Turlock will be seeing the most rain in the next 36 hours. Sonora might see 3 to 4 inches of additional rain. From Stockton to Marysville, expect on and off rain Wednesday night and Thursday, with additional amounts of up to an inch. It does not look like streams and creeks will be severely impacted.

Snow

Just like the rain, some areas will see a lot of snow while others can expect a couple of feet.

I-80 will be one of the areas that sees the lower snow totals in the next 36 hours. But with 2 to 3 feet of snow, there could still be road closures there on Thursday.

The heaviest snow will be south of Lake Tahoe on Highways 88, 4 and 108. One concern in the forecast is with communities at elevations of around 3,500-4,000 feet. Places like Twain Harte, Mi Wuk Village and Arnold could see heavy snow in the next 36 hours, as well as power outages.

Wind

Winds have dropped below the dangerous levels that we saw Tuesday night into Wednesday. It is still plenty breezy and will stay that way Wednesday night and Thursday. But don’t expect to see additional damage.

| Video below| LiveCopter 3 surveys the damage from winter storm

Going forward, Friday will bring clearing and the weekend looks mostly dry.

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Major winter storm moving into Iowa Monday

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KCCI Storm Team 8 continues to track the winter storm moving through central Iowa. Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings | Road ConditionsWinter storm warnings and winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service remain in effect and are expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon.Heavy snowfall is expected to continue at rates of up to 2 inches per hour are expected to continue into the night, resulting in accumulations up to 13 inches in the Des Moines metro. Iowa Department of Transportation reports completely covered roads across central Iowa, with travel not advised west of Clive.Most cities around the metro have announced snow emergency parking bans. Check your city website or Facebook page for the latest. Share your snow photos with us through ulocal. HAZARDS: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally greater amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.AREAS IMPACTED: Central and southern Iowa. IMPACTS: Plan on snow-covered roads and low visibilities, especially overnight. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible with travel not recommended in many locations.Futurecast shows latest winter storm track, expected snow totals

DES MOINES, Iowa —

KCCI Storm Team 8 continues to track the winter storm moving through central Iowa.

Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings | Road Conditions

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service remain in effect and are expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon.

Heavy snowfall is expected to continue at rates of up to 2 inches per hour are expected to continue into the night, resulting in accumulations up to 13 inches in the Des Moines metro.

Iowa Department of Transportation reports completely covered roads across central Iowa, with travel not advised west of Clive.

Most cities around the metro have announced snow emergency parking bans. Check your city website or Facebook page for the latest.

Share your snow photos with us through ulocal.

HAZARDS: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally greater amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

AREAS IMPACTED: Central and southern Iowa.

IMPACTS: Plan on snow-covered roads and low visibilities, especially overnight. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible with travel not recommended in many locations.

Futurecast shows latest winter storm track, expected snow totals

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