Snow accumulation starting on northern Hatteras Island
Snow was starting to stick to N.C. Highway 12 on northern Hatteras Island at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and particularly north of Rodanthe, according to a press release from the Dare County Sheriff’s Office.
“There are patches of snow covering both lanes of NC12 between the Basnight Bridge and the Jug Handle Bridge,” stated the update. “Please use extreme caution when traveling. Remember, ice and snow, take it slow.”
Snowfall projections continued to increase on Tuesday afternoon, with 4-8 inches or more expected for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS).
“High confidence remains that we will see an impactful snow storm starting after sunset tonight and lasting through early tomorrow morning. Blowing and drifting snow is expected, and brief blizzard conditions are also possible, especially along the Outer Banks,” stated the NWS.
“Extremely cold weather will last through Thursday, with morning lows in the teens and wind chills in the single digits at times. Highs on Wednesday will likely not get above freezing despite the sunny skies, as fresh snow cover will limit heating, and little melting is expected. Any snow that does melt during the daytime will refreeze into black ice at night, prolonging hazardous travel conditions for several days.”
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the Outer Banks from 5:00 p.m. Tuesday until 7:00 a.m. Wednesday.
For more information on the local forecast, as well as updates from Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative, North Carolina Department of Transportation, and Dare and Hyde Counties, click here.
