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Feb132021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Freezing Rain Prompts Warnings For Travelers

ASHEBORO NC - The threat of freezing rain, black ice, and power outages tonight has prompted the National Weather Service in Raleigh to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for Randolph County. According to meteorologists, a mix of rain and freezing drizzle will taper off tonight around 9 PM. Ice from this wintery mix will stick around as overnight temperatures hover around freezing. This will likely result inslick/icy spots and black ice, especially on bridges and elevated roads overnight through late Sunday morning. Combined with patchy fog this could create especially hazardous travel conditions. Through-out the day Saturday Emergency crews have responded to an estimated 20 vehicle accidents in Randolph County. Power outages are unlikely but still possible. As of 7 PM Sunday evening, D...

Jan302021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Wintry Mix Forecast For Area Tonight & Tomorrow

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ASHEBORO NC - Winter weather is forecast to move in tonight, and this time, forecasters are saying it's not just going to be flurries. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area from 7 PM Sunday until Noon on Monday. Meteorologists are calling for mixed precipitation with snow and freezing rain. WHENPrecipitation is expected to start at around 1 AM on Sunday end by Noon on Monday. WHAT IS EXPECTEDAreas along and north of Hwy 64 may see a brief period of freezing rain, before changing over to rain by the mid to late morning Sunday. Ice accumulation is expected to remain less than 1/10 of an inch. In the worst-case scenario, snowfall totals could reach 1 - 2 inches anywhere along and north of the Hwy 64 corridor, however forecasters ...

Jan272021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Winter Weather Advisory For Tonight

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Triad for tonight. According to the forecast posted this morning rain is likely before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and 1am, possibly turning to snow after 1am. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. We will post another update at 7PM after the next briefing from the national Weather Service. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of around oneinch, with isolated totals near 2 inches possible. * WHERE...Northern portions of central North Carolina, mainlyalong and north of Highway 64. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EST ...

Jan52021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Snow Forecast For Friday – Winter Storm Warning Issued [UPDATED]

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ASHEBORO NC [ARCHIVED] - All week meteorologists across the triad have been closely following the forecast models trying to figure out what's going to happen on Friday. Now the National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Randolph County starting at 1 AM Friday night through 1 AM Saturday morning. According to the National Weather Service office in Raleigh, Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches with isolated areas to 3 inches are possible beginning Thursday night through Friday night. In a briefing posted online the National Weather Service says where the snow does accumulate snapped trees and subsequent power outages are possible. Black ice is expected Saturday morning, mainly where slushy accumulations have occurred. Tonight Rain likel...