The First Warning Storm Team is tracking a major snow storm that will impact us this evening through tomorrow. An area of low pressure will move northeast bringing blizzard conditions to most of the area.

Most of the area will see 6” to 8” of snow accumulation, with locally higher totals possible. We will see lower snow totals near I-95 and lower totals closer to the Outer Banks (where more rain will mix in).

Winds will ramp up as the snow moves in. Expect NW winds at 25 to 35 mph and gusts to 50 mph on Thursday. Wind gusts to reach 60 mph on the Outer Banks Thursday morning. That will make it feel colder and could create issues of blowing snow and reduced visibility. It will still be windy on Friday at 15 to 25 with gusts to 35 mph.

Highs will warm into the mid 30s this afternoon. Lows will fall into the upper 20s tonight, shifting the rain/snow mix to snow overnight. Highs will only reach the mid 30s on Thursday before another cold blast moves in to end the week. Expect highs in the upper 20s Friday and mid 20s Saturday.