NC winter weather: parts of central North Carolina to see freezing snow on Sunday morning from Triangle to areas north of I-85; icy roads are expected

RALEIGH, NC (WTVD): Expect to see Sunday a day full of cold rain here in most of downtown North Carolina.

A winter weather warning from the triangle to the north and west went into effect Saturday night and will continue until noon on Sunday.

Saturday night through Sunday, snow showers began in the areas north of the Triangle, but nothing like that the snow that fell a couple of days ago.

A light winter mix can be made in the early hours of the morning from the triangle to the north from 7 am to 9 am, causing sleet, snow or freezing rain. Then it should change to rain. There could be ice accumulation of up to 0.25 “north and west of I-85 and travel to these areas should be avoided if possible tomorrow morning. In areas south of the triangle there will be freezing rainfall.

While the effect on the triangle should be minimal, freezing rain could cause some slippery spots on the roads, as temperatures hover around freezing temperatures.

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North of I-85, the mix will last a little longer, until noon or 1 p.m. A slight ice glaze is possible on elevated surfaces and a slight snow cover can even be seen in some areas.

ABC11’s Ana Rivera takes to the roads watching the conditions north of the Triangle.

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The rain should go away by Sunday evening.

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