MOUNT HOLLY – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Friday afternoon (Feb. 5) through Saturday evening (Feb. 6).
A storm system developing over the Gulf of Mexico will pass off the Carolina coast Friday night and then continue to the Northeast on Saturday. Snow from this system will overspread the region from south to north Friday afternoon and it will continue much of Saturday.
Significant snow totals of 6 to 12 inches will occur over the watch area. Strengthening winds on Saturday may create areas of blowing and drifting snow which may create additional hazards.
A winter storm watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Now is the time to prepare for significant winter weather.
