Snow moves out but cold to blanket the Triangle on second day of spring
The winter weather system that prompted a late start for several Triangle school districts was moving out of the region Wednesday afternoon, leaving a blanket of gray clouds and colder conditions.
Posted — UpdatedWRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth said patch black ice could form during the overnight hours, when the mercury is expected to drop below freezing. A rebound in temperatures is expected for the rest of the week but Wilmoth said another round of frozen precipitation could fall this weekend.
The high temperatures were expected to top out in the low 40s on Wednesday with the possibility of a scattered shower.
The threat of frozen precipitation prompted Granville County Schools to close for the day.
The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Orange, Vance, Person, Granville and Durham Counties from 1 a.m. until 11 a.m. Granville County Schools were previously on a three-hour delay but canceled classes as snow accumulation climbed.
Counties northwest of Raleigh could see half an inch to 2 inches of snow, according to the NWS. Slushy and slippery roads are possible.
Snow began to fall in the Triangle area around 8 a.m. Flakes were reported in both Durham and Raleigh, but the brief flurry didn't cause many problems as the bulk of the snow stayed farther north and west.
"Most of those (snowy) areas are up to the Virginia border or the Roxboro area," said WRAL meteorologist Mike Moss.
Temperatures around the region will rise into the low 40s in the afternoon, warm enough to melt any snow that does fall.
Airlines canceled flights and schools canceled classes ahead of the system.
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