It’s been a while since the North Carolina coast saw significant snowfall, but a storm moving through the state Tuesday night, Jan. 21, is expected to bring up to 8 inches in some places. Snow started flying in some beach towns after 6 p.m. If you’ve ever wanted to see it snow at the beach, check out some of these webcams for a live view.

Our in-house, short-range, high-resolution model (the GRAF) continues to indicate a period of light to moderate snow overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday. However, a sharp northwest cutoff is expected, as drier air will limit snow reaching the ground in some areas.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and state emergency officials are expected to give an update on winter storm preparations happening across the state.

Although flurries and freezing temperatures are a rarity for our area, cities tell News 3 they're well-prepared and hard at work to prevent adverse impacts on the roads.

The N.C. Department of Transportation held a news conference Tuesday morning to discuss preparation for expected winter weather in the area.

Light snow showers may develop in parts of the Piedmont Triad on Tuesday afternoon with a chance for slippery roads. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Montgomery County and areas in the Southeastern Triad.

Impacts will begin in east Texas by Monday night. Ice and snow could contribute to power outages amid freezing temperatures.

Counties are releasing adjusted schedules, and hours of operations because of the forecasted weather on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Tuesday at 12:16 p.m. a winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Wilmington NC valid from 9 p.m. until Wednesday 8 a.m.

Roughly 40 million people from Texas to the Carolinas are under winter weather alerts as a rare winter storm amid bone-chilling temperatures brings potentially historic snowfall to cities unused to harsh,

An unusual winter storm has blanketed Houston and much of Southeast Texas in a fresh coat of snow and sleet. How long will it be until roads are safe?