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By Anna Skinner
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Thousands of people across North Carolina were told to be careful if walking outside from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning as another winter storm threatened icy conditions across the state.
The forecast comes as North Carolina saw impressive snowfall amounts after a bomb cyclone hit the Eastern Seaboard last weekend. Meteorologists are warning of another winter storm to hit the region on Wednesday. Although this incoming system is less potent than the storm that struck last weekend, it has still prompted a slew of winter weather advisories across North Carolina.
NWS meteorologist Aaron Swiggett told Newsweek that impacts will be on the "significantly lower end" compared to last weekend's storm, but that the biggest concern is once temperatures drop below freezing on Wednesday night, the moisture on the roads and sidewalks will freeze.
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"We are expecting mostly rain through the daytime hours, and we should start to see sleet or light freezing drizzle mix in tonight, especially across our northern counties," he said. "Snow may mix in, but overall amounts are going to be pretty low."
National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Raleigh, Morehead City, and Wilmington have issued the winter weather advisories, many of which urge people to be especially careful if walking outside.
"Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving," NWS Raleigh said in the winter weather advisory. "If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury."
The storm won't cause nearly as much snow as the storm that hit over the weekend, which produced as much as 17 inches of snow in some cases. However, freezing rain is expected, with forecasters warning that ice could glaze roads and sidewalks.
"Rain today will changeover to snow and/or freezing rain this evening through tonight," NWS Raleigh said in a post on X. "While generally light accumulations are expected, sub-freezing temps may result in hazardous travel Thursday morning."
In most cases, the advisories will go into effect on Wednesday evening, though some won't go into effect until early Thursday morning. They will remain in place through late Thursday morning.
"Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute," NWS Raleigh said.
The winter weather advisories reached part of southeastern Virginia as well. Meanwhile, winter storm watches have been issued across parts of West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, warning of a winter storm with heavy snow that is set to hit at the end of the week.
The winter storm watch will likely be upgraded to a winter storm warning as the event draws nearer.
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