Full Coverage: Snow covers NC on Feb. 20, 2020

Snowy sunrise over the downtown Raleigh skyline.

Photos from viewers of the snowy conditions across the Triangle, Central North Carolina and beyond.

With temperatures expected to stay below freezing through Friday morning, the winter weather advisory for the Triangle, including Wake, Durham, Orange and Johnston counties, was extended to noon.

How accurately did WRAL's meteorologists predict snowfall totals for Thursday? A closer look at how our predictions carried out in reality.

Much of the Triangle and central North Carolina saw snow on Thursday. As it tapers off, the cold conditions continue into Friday morning.

WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth and cameraman Andrew Cumbee got to enjoy some of the snow that was falling in the Bunn area.

WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell shows us a time lapse video of the snow falling at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and how quickly it was piling up.

There's enough snow in Creedmoor for children to build a snowman.

Temperatures will dip before beginning to climb Friday morning, leaving the risk that wet roads freeze and get slick.

WRAL's Aaron Thomas was in Nash County as the snow continued to fall there. That includes where the famous tiny houses sit.

WRAL's Mark Boyle spoke with a representative with Duke Energy, who gave us an update on power outages and what crews are doing to restore power.

The more people that are on the roads, "the more we have to work through and work around and get by in order to get places," said Jeff Hammerstein of Wake EMS.

Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth was in the WRAL Storm Tracker looking at conditions in Bunn and other rural areas. Slush was forming on the road and icy conditions are beginning to take place as roads freeze.

Snow has been falling pretty steadily in Durham. WRAL's Sarah Krueger has the latest from there on the conditions.

Many drivers in central North Carolina forget how to maneuver since they don't have to drive very often in frozen precipitation.

Check batteries, fluids, tires and be prepared for changes in the forecast to travel safely in winter weather.

More than 70 percent of drivers admit they don't prepare their cars for winter weather.

A North Carolina Department of Transportation engineer said the department is preparing to brine more roads now that snow is forecast to start Thursday afternoon instead of evening.

Slow down and leave about twice the distance you normally would between you and the car in front of you when driving on roads that may be covered with snow.

Elizabeth Gardner demonstrates how cold air above and below makes bridge surfaces freeze more quickly than surface roads.

The NCDOT said they are adding major roads to their list of areas to be treated. Yesterday they focused on brine; today, it will be salt. They said unless it rains more than a quarter inch, the salt and brine should remain effective; however, rain is in our forecast, leading into the snow.

In response to forecasts for winter weather accumulation, the NC DOT began loading brine into tanks. However, the messy Wednesday rain could potentially delay NC DOT crews in preparing for the winter weather accumulation, as rain can wash away brine.

Many drivers tend to leave their cars running while unattended to keep them warm. Raleigh police say since November, they have had 40 reports of cars stolen while they were left running.

Will the Triangle see snow Thursday? The answer seems to be yes, but there are a lot of factors to weigh. Here's a closer look at how our meteorologists determine our winter weather forecast.

Wake County schools are closing three hours early Thursday to help kids get home ahead of the winter weather, while some eastern counties, under a winter storm warning, closed schools all together. Here are the latest updates.

WRAL's Aaron Thomas was in Rocky Mount with the latest, including an update on travel conditions.

WRAL's Gilbert Baez was in Fayetteville where it is snowing some but not like in areas north of the city. Schools there remain on a two-hour delay for Friday but that could change.

WRAL's Scott Mason was in Dunn where sleet and rain had been falling but snow is beginning to move into the picture.

WRAL's Rosalia Fodera was in Garner where police had blocked off Woodland Road due to a tree down, which also brought down power lines.

NBC affiliate WCNC gives us an update on the snowy conditions in the Charlotte area.

WRAL's Julian Grace was at Raleigh-Durham International Airport where flights were staying pretty much on schedule with just a few cancellations.

Each inch of snow means more money for some plow drivers. Mario Sanchez, owner of Real Lawn Care, uses a business model kind of like Uber: People can use an app if they need their driveways cleared.

The Triangle could see up to three inches of snow Thursday evening, after a messy, rainy morning and afternoon. Around 5 or 6 p.m., the rain is expected to changeover into snow.

Rain is expected to change over to snow during the early evening hours in the Triangle, which could get up to 3 inches of snow. The system is expected to move out of the region around midnight.

WRAL's Ken Smith was at Athens Drive High School, usually a busy place during the afternoon but closed Thursday due to the winter weather. He tells us how schools decide to open or close schools and how it impacts parents and the children.

WRAL's Amanda Lamb was in North Raleigh where residents were making last-minute stops to grocery stores and other final preparations as the snow falls.

WRAL's Mark Boyle talked with businesses and people in the Triangle area who were doing their part to get ready for the winter weather we're expected to get on Thursday.

Forecast models are showing a possibility of snow or a wintry mix in North Carolina on Thursday, especially in the eastern counties. The Triangle is showing a roughly 20-30% chance of getting at least an inch of snow.

Updated forecast models show the Triangle having potential for 1-2 inches of snow. The snow may begin around dinner time or during the evening commute on Thursday.