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Mitch West: Looks like more than a few flakes to me. I know all about the dry air and all that, but expect some very light snowfall accumulations across the Piedmont tonight. A dusting to a half inch for some areas. (A half inch is enough to make the ground white by the way) Now if it had been warm the days leading up to this event like we've seen many times in the past, then my tune would be different. But we've had multiple nights in the 20s with daytime highs only in the 50s at most. I am going for the over here, if I am burned then I'm cool with it. https://x.com/scweather_wx/status/1863678810593329200?s=46&t=5ny5bPgiX5Vy3bQMvYTY5g

Allan Huffman: I think the area with the best chance to see flakes tonight will be bounded by I I-77 to the W, HWY 421 to the E, I-40 to the N and Hwy 74 to the S. So from CLT to say Pinehurst to Pittsboro to Yadkinville A dusting is possible. Best time for a flurry in Triangle probably 1-5 am

NWS Raleigh- “While model consensus favors generally just a couple or four tenths of an inch liquid equivalent, a combination of cold ground temperatures and high snow ratios may allow for a light coating of measurable snow favored over the srn Piedmont and wrn Sandhills.”

There’s a chance

Eric Webb: Ironically, 2 things that are normally associated with milder winters in the eastern US & were cited by some as reasons for a milder winter again this year (westerly QBO & a strong stratosphere polar vortex/NAM) are actually going to be working to try & keep it colder this winter via enhancing the -EPO/+TNH pattern. Every situation is different & interactions between most teleconnections are non-linear. https://x.com/webberweather/status/1863196442069754159?s=46&t=5ny5bPgiX5Vy3bQMvYTY5g

When was the last time a true ice storm verified inside the Beltway?

December 8

GFS

Sunday “action”

December 10

85 in the Carolinas, 95 in the DMV

Lock it in

Sammy Crouse: I’d start watching that December 7th-12th timeframe if you’re in the Carolinas & up to the Northeast. We have cold air in place & could potentially have some moisture. *IF* something happens, I can bet somebody gets a huge storm but it’s still TBD. Stay Tuned https://x.com/wxtriad/status/1862502711838523677?s=46&t=5ny5bPgiX5Vy3bQMvYTY5g

Gerald Mengel: Right now it looks like the best shot of snow in the south from this pattern will be from a couple of clippers that move through. The southern branch of the jet stream isn't looking like it will do us any favors over the next week. This setup favors places like Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, and the mountains of NC, VA. If we get a strong clipper then snow could make it into the Piedmont of the Carolinas, but its a big ask. https://x.com/gmengel/status/1861762191424123334?s=46&t=5ny5bPgiX5Vy3bQMvYTY5g

Close https://x.com/tropicalsaiel/status/1861093130361012595?s=46&t=5ny5bPgiX5Vy3bQMvYTY5g

Teens are coming

BAMWX: “On this note, I suspect the fail of La Niña is playing a major role in preventing the Eastern/SE ridge that has been so dominant to be prevalent. Stretched polar vortex also setting up in the right spot is a big key too. Fun pattern for #Winter lovers approaching.” https://x.com/bamwxcom/status/1859555444592644424?s=46&t=5ny5bPgiX5Vy3bQMvYTY5g

Do you dare believe?

That is amazing to me. The Triad’s highest all year was only 96, and we only had 28 or 29 days at or above 90. We even had a 50s reading in July.

The first day where it stayed in the 50s all day is always sweet. Love the chill

I can’t help myself