Carolina Weather Network

12/10/2025

Overall I believe my forecast for Monday verified correctly.

12/08/2025

❄🥶 Due to wet roads and freezing temperatures, Mount Airy City Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Tuesday, December 9.

Stay safe and warm! has us bummed.

12/08/2025

| Due to the potential for black ice across the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a 3-Hour Delay with an option to close tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The district will continue to monitor road conditions into the morning with Surry County DOT and other Surry County Emergency Management Officials. Any change to this schedule will be announced by 8:30 am at the latest.

Thank you, have a good evening, and be safe tomorrow!

12/08/2025

Due to the forecasted temperatures and current road conditions, Stokes County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Our transportation and operations teams will reassess road conditions early in the morning. If it is determined that we need to cancel school, we will notify families and staff before 8:00 a.m.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Stay safe and have a good evening.

12/08/2025

❄️ Snow Potential – Monday (12/8) ❄️

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📌 Forecast Details

• Arrival: Early morning ~6 AM
• Accumulation: 0.5–2” along and just south of the NC/VA border
(Generally matches the latest NWS snowfall outlook.)

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What to Expect

Light snow is expected tomorrow, but totals will be highly dependent on real-time banding and radar trends rather than long-range model guidance. Temperatures will fall through the day, dipping well below freezing tomorrow night with lows in the lower 20s.

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5 Key Things to Know
1. Cold air may arrive after or with moisture, which could hold totals down.
2. Dry mid-level air is a concern, reducing snowfall efficiency.
3. Snow may come in waves, not a long steady event. Some bands could be heavier.
4. Ground is cold, so sticking could happen quickly if snowfall rates increase.
5. Models may be too high right now given moisture + timing limitations.

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Bottom Line

This is becoming a nowcast event.
Small shifts in placement or timing could impact who sees accumulating snow and how much. Radar trends will be important to watch through the morning.

Attached below is the National Weather Service official forecast as well as the percent chance to see different amounts of snow.

Make sure you are paying attention to radar in the morning and throughout the day. One heavy band of snow could change things up a little. As of now this looks like a very limited event with very little impact but we all know North Carolina is great at throwing surprises.

—Carolina Weather Network

12/08/2025

This is the current look from the National Weather service blend of models. (Snow totals)

I will have a detailed update out later tonight.

12/08/2025

❄ Due to incoming inclement weather, Mount Airy City Schools will be closed for students on Monday, December 8.

💌 Staff members should check their email for more information.

12/08/2025

Due to the winter weather advisory and forecast for Monday, Stokes County Schools will operate on a remote learning day on Monday, December 8, 2025.

Students should follow the remote learning plans provided by their teachers. If you have questions about expectations or assignments, please contact your child’s teacher or school principal for guidance. Staff should refer to communication from their supervisors regarding reporting expectations.

The Board of Education meeting scheduled for tomorrow night will be rescheduled. When a new date is determined, an announcement will be made.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our students. Please stay safe and warm as this weather system moves through our area.

12/08/2025

| Due to a hazardous weather outlook and winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for our area, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day on Monday, December 8, 2025, for students and staff.

This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas.

With the uncertainty of morning conditions, the district feels this is the safest option for students, staff, and the families we serve. Thank you, and please stay safe!

12/07/2025

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1243 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of South Boston, Danbury, Wilkesboro,
Dobson, Rocky Mount, Amherst, Keysville, Martinsville, Stuart,
Yanceyville, Eden, Appomattox, Yadkinville, Bedford, Lynchburg,
and Danville
1243 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
with locally higher possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

12/07/2025

12/07/2025

❄️ A few things to know about the potential snow in NC on Monday (12/8) ❄️

Still keeping an eye on a system that could bring snow to parts of North Carolina Monday, but there are several ingredients that may limit totals. Here’s what we’re watching closely:
1. Cold air vs. moisture arrival
We need cold air in place first for snow to accumulate. Right now, guidance shows cold air chasing the moisture which could easily cut into totals.
2. Dry air concerns
This system isn’t loaded with moisture, and it will have to overcome dry air in the mid-levels. That’s another factor that could reduce how much snow actually falls.
3. Snow may arrive in waves
Instead of a long, steady snow, some areas could see on-and-off “waves.” When snowfall isn’t persistent, it becomes harder to stack up measurable accumulation.
4. However the ground will be cold
With temperatures already cold in many locations, snow could stick fairly quickly if the banding is strong enough and persistent.
5. Model totals may be too generous right now
Some runs of the GFS and HRRR are showing higher accumulation amounts, but given the dry air, moisture limitations, and timing concerns those numbers could be overdone. A more realistic outcome right now looks lighter and more conditional.

Below will be some images of the GFS and HRRR 12z models. These are not forecast. Just showing you some of the model guidance. After that will be images from the National Weather Service showing expected snow totals and the percent chance of different snow totals. At the end is a picture showing locations and expected snow totals.

This system can still produce snow, but there are multiple limiting factors. Trends over the rest of the night into the morning hours will tell us some more information.

Stay tuned for more information.