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By Cara Beth Lewis

Steven Pfaff, NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist shared an update at approximately 8:30 this morning, January 21st. Read the information from Pfaff below:

“Here are a few updates regarding today’s winter weather event. Do not get lulled into a sense of complacency – conditions will be deteriorating during the afternoon and tonight.

Freezing temperatures have begun pushing southward across the Lumberton, Elizabethtown, and Wilmington areas.
However, fortunately, the initial round of precipitation has shifted off the coast while only remaining spotty/light along coastal Cape Fear areas as of 8:30am.
There is high confidence that another round of precipitation will begin to overspread the area, especially this afternoon.
The second round of precipitation will interact with the cold temperatures resulting in a more pronounced area of freezing rain during the afternoon and evening, and eventually some sleet and snow. Please refer to the animated gif of a model depiction along the lines of our latest thinking. Do not focus on the exact times, but the overall trend.
As a result, the timing of the most impactful conditions is focused on this afternoon and tonight.
The most recent freezing rain accumulation graphic has been attached showing a considerable swath of icing from portions of Horry County northeastward into Pender and southeastern Pender County.
There also could be more snow impacts, generally along and west of I-95 where 1-2 inches of snow accumulation is possible. The expected snowfall graphic has been attached as well.”

View the images and gif provided by the Pfaff and the National Weather Service below:

View a list of closing, schedule changes, and cancellations provided by BladenOnline here: Closings, Cancellations, Schedule Changes . As a reminder, be cautious and stay prepared – especially while traveling, if you must travel.