Winter Weather Should Transition To Rain, Warmer Temperatures

This latest winter storm brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to much of the Piedmont region. But forecasters say the rain should move out by late Tuesday morning.

“We could see anywhere from a quarter to half an inch of rainfall across the Triad when the showers do come through overnight Monday into Tuesday,” says Scott Sharp, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh.

The rising temperatures mean the ice and snow that fell over the weekend is melting, and there was added rain overnight. James Morrow, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Va., says although flooding isn't a major concern, there's still a chance for hazardous road conditions, especially on secondary roads.

“A lot of that rain will be absorbed by the ground and it will help with melting but also add a real slush factor out there which could be treacherous, especially on the untreated roads,” says Morrow. “Also a lot of the rain won't be able to go anywhere so a lot of ponding on roadways is expected tonight and tomorrow, especially in areas that that see over an inch of rain.”

Forecasters say temperatures should top 50 degrees Tuesday, possibly reaching into the 60s this weekend.

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