Summary
A significant winter storm is expected to hit the Eastern Seaboard of the United States this weekend. This follows Winter Storm Fern, which recently affected the South and Mid-Atlantic with heavy snow and ice. There is a high chance of snow and wind along the East Coast, especially in North Carolina and Virginia.
Key Facts
- Winter Storm Fern affected the U.S. South and Mid-Atlantic last week, causing at least 30 deaths and leaving many without power.
- A new winter storm is predicted to hit the Eastern Seaboard this weekend.
- There is a 60 to 70 percent chance of moderate impacts in North Carolina and Virginia.
- The storm may bring snow and wind along the East Coast, with uncertainty about the exact path and strength.
- The National Weather Service indicates that a strong low-pressure system will develop off the Southeast Coast.
- Eastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, could see up to 6 inches of snow, which is rare for the area.
- Meteorologists warn that the details of the storm's track and impact are still uncertain.
