Winter Storm Departs; CLICK HERE FOR NC RAIN & SNOW TOTALS

An intense winter storm system will be departing leaving its impressive mark on the eastern U.S.

By: Gannon Medwick | Eyewitness News 9
Published: December 20, 2009

An intense winter storm system will be departing leaving its impressive mark on the eastern U.S. In its wake, expect brisk, cold and dry conditions Sunday night. Be alert: icy puddles will be possible in some areas Sunday night - especially west of Raleigh if you have travel plans in the western part of our state into early Monday.

CLICK HERE for the Storm Team 9 home page for a detailed text and video forecast!

TRAVEL ADVISORIES: Highway 12 has had overwash problems near Mirlo Beach. At times, the highway is completely open, but be alert for scattered overwash points and closings on the Outer Banks (especially around high tide times like late Saturday evening and midday Sunday). Also, travelers to western North Carolina and central / western Virginia should expect snow and / or ice-covered roads. CLICK HERE for North Carolina road conditions and traffic cameras.

RAIN TOTALS FOR EASTERN / COASTAL NC: Amounts are from Friday 12 / 18 and Saturday 12 / 19.
Wilmington: 1.99"
Greenville: 0.92"
Hatteras: 0.84"
Kinston: 0.80"
Morehead City: 0.66"
Elizabeth City: 0.65"
Rocky Mount / Wilson: 0.59"
Goldsboro: 0.54"
New Bern: 0.39"
Jacksonville: 0.37"

STORM SNOW TOTALS FROM ACROSS NC: Amounts are from Friday 12 / 18 and Saturday 12 / 19.
Mount Mitchell (elevation: 6,684 feet): 24"
Boone and Jefferson: 16"
Asheville: 12" (snowfall record!)
Roxboro (north of Raleigh near the VA state line): 7"
Greensboro: 6"
Roanoke Rapids: 1"
Chapel Hill and Durham: around 1" of sleet and slushy snow
Raleigh and Charlotte: a trace of sleet and snow with no accumulation
Fayetteville, Wilmington, and the Channel 9 viewing area: mostly if not completely rain

PEAK WIND GUSTS FOR EASTERN / COASTAL NC: Amounts are from Friday 12 / 18 and earlySaturday 12 / 19.
Cedar Island: 62mph
Duck and Frisco: 53mph
Havelock and Piney Island: 38mph
Beaufort, Manteo and Swan Quarter: 36mph
Kinston: 33mph
Richlands and Jacksonville: 32mph
Washington: 30mph
Greenville and Kenansville: 25mph