NWS: Winter storm briefing

Here are the changes from the previous briefing:

• Winter Storm Watch upgraded to Winter Storm Warning and Ice Storm Warning

• Winter Weather Advisory for Eastern Carteret and Northern Outer Banks

• Snowfall totals remain roughly the same as yesterday

• Western edge of maximum ice amounts adjusted south and east from previous forecast

Confidence remains lower than average regarding snow totals for the northern Outer Banks, which is currently forecasted to receive 1 to 3 inches of snow. A stronger, slower exit of the coastal storm off the NC coast would lead to potentially significantly higher amounts here.

Confidence remains lower than average for forecasted maximum ice amounts (0.25" to 0.50") for areas on the northern and western edge, where more sleet than ice may occur. We are more confident on significant icing for areas furthest south across southern Onslow County, western Carteret county, southern Craven county, and into eastern Pamlico county.