The snow is entering extreme southern Wake Co. at 11:45am. It will arrive in Raleigh within the next hour…right on schedule. And when it begins, it will be significant. Expect snow rates of 1″ or even greater per hour. This will quickly whiten things with a a good several inches before any change to sleet. I’m happy to leave the forecast in place with the caveat of the possibility of higher accumulations on the front end.
With regard to the wrap-around snow expected tomorrow…it’s looking more likely, especially from the Triangle north to VA. A couple inches with that seems like a safe bet.
Steady as she goes. I’m eager to see the Euro’s latest track, which will help with understanding just how much warm air works in.
11:57 AM, February 12, 2014Mom /
Snow arrived in CG at 11:35AM. Falling more rapidly now. Thanks to you we’re prepared as much as we can be!! Dad just wants Snow Crème! I’m definitely prepared for that! Be safe!
1:01 PM, February 12, 2014Jan Woodard /
Trexler ~ you could not have predicted a more accurate start time. Bulls eye!
1:48 PM, February 12, 2014Sherry /
You nailed it! AT LEAST 1″ an hour! I managed to share this and get folks moving out of the building so I could leave. 45 mins. and 7 miles later, home safely and loving my view!
2:11 PM, February 12, 2014Susann Hodges /
You rock, my man. YOU TOTALLY ROCK. I trust you more than any other meteorologist. Thanks to my friend, Kelly Zinglemann, for putting me on to your brilliance. My biz is dependent on accurate weather calls. WRAL get outta of the way. Weathertrex is my weather guru. HUGS!
2:32 PM, February 12, 2014Melissa Simpson /
Great forecast on timing. Home from 3 grocery stores in the nick! Impressive!
2:37 PM, February 12, 2014Tim /
Snow started in Wake Forest at 12:42. You’re right on the money, Mike!
6:13 PM, February 12, 2014Tionna /
My students are currently studying weather, and we read your last two posts on yesterday. Everything you stated was accurate. Thanks for this information!
9:28 PM, February 12, 2014Golfngal /
The people stuck on I-40 & 540 should have read your posts! I’m amazed at how many people have said, “the snow surprised me”.