As the mesoscale details of the storm come into focus, we’re starting to see how holes could show up in the snowfall maps if coverage from the upper-level low–driven snow fails to connect with the snow generated directly from coastal cyclogenesis. There’s little doubt that banding will ultimately determine the feast-or-famine locations. Even if some snow holes materialize, those “famine” spots would still likely see 2 to 3 inches, which by NC standards is a solid winter event.
Let’s stick with the same thinking from last night, with a lean toward the lower end of the range. And we’ll hope the snow dome stays out of the picture.
A few flurries are possible earlier tomorrow evening, but the steadier snow should begin just after midnight and increase through the day as temps fall into the teens and the wind ramps up. If we end up under one of the favored bands, the snow could be heavy.
Let’s get this one nailed down before we start talking about the next potential system for Thurs/Fri.
2:05 PM, January 30, 2026audrey long /
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