Chance of snow on the Arctic front Thursday Friday

Forecast: Wet weather expected to turn to snow Thursday night amid arctic blast

Another flurry of wintry weather is forecast

Rainy weather is expected on Thursday before an arctic blast sets in and precipitation turns to snow in the Piedmont triad. WXII 12 News meteorologists said a light dusting of one inch of accumulation is possible in the Triad. Wind chills will be in the teens, and meteorologists said dangerous travel was possible overnight and into Friday. the Piedmont Triad. More weather coverage: Closures and delays | Power cuts | Latest Weather Forecast | Post photos to the uLocal Facebook group North Carolina | Traffic information | Report Closures and Delays | SkyCams | Download the WXII12 News Mobile App Snow totals are expected to be higher east of the Piedmont Triad and toward the coast, especially along the Interstate 95 corridor east of the beach. Late Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper issued another state of emergency as North Carolina faces a second winter storm in less than a week. supply of non-perishable food and medicine in your home. Keep cell phones and mobile devices charged in the event of a power outage. Keep fresh batteries on hand for weather radios and flashlights. Dress warmly. Wear several layers of thin clothing instead of one layer of thick clothing. Properly vent kerosene heaters and make sure generators are operated outdoors and away from open windows or doors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Never burn charcoal indoors or use a gas grill indoors. Use a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio or weather alert app on your phone to receive emergency weather alerts. Store an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include scraper, jumper cables, tow chain, sand/salt, blankets, flashlight, first aid kit and road map. Make an emergency supply kit for your pet and include medical records, leash and feeding supplies, enough food and water for several days, and a travel pet carrier. Do not leave pets outdoors for long periods in freezing weather.

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina —

Rainy weather is expected on Thursday before an arctic blast sets in and precipitation turns to snow in the Piedmont triad.

WXII 12 News meteorologists said a light dusting of one inch of accumulation is possible in the Triad.

Wind chills will be in the teens, and meteorologists said hazardous travel was possible overnight and into Friday.

Another storm system is expected to move up the east coast on Friday, and models are moving this storm further east, reducing the chance of heavy snowfall in the Piedmont triad.

Snow totals are expected to be higher east of the Piedmont Triad and toward the coast, especially along the Interstate 95 corridor east of the beach.

Late Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper issued another state of emergency as North Carolina faces a second winter storm in less than a week.

To stay prepared for winter, North Carolina emergency management officials recommend these tips:

Always keep at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food and a supply of medicine at home.
Keep cell phones and mobile devices charged in the event of a power outage.
Keep fresh batteries on hand for weather radios and flashlights.
Dress warmly. Wear several layers of thin clothing instead of one layer of thick clothing.
Properly vent kerosene heaters and make sure generators are operated outdoors and away from open windows or doors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Never burn charcoal indoors or use a gas grill indoors.
Use a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio or weather alert app on your phone to receive emergency weather alerts.
Store an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include scraper, jumper cables, tow chain, sand/salt, blankets, flashlight, first aid kit and road map.
Prepare an emergency supply kit for your pet and include medical records, leash and feeding supplies, enough food and water for several days, and a pet carrier bag.
Do not leave pets outside for long periods in freezing weather.

Maria D. Cruz