A winter weather advisory was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA on Friday at 2:27 a.m. valid from 10 p.m. until Saturday 1 p.m.

On Thursday at 2:53 p.m. the NWS Wilmington NC issued a winter weather advisory valid from Friday 4 p.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. The advisory is for Inland Pender as well as Robeson, Bladen and Columbus counties.

Snow is expected to develop Friday afternoon from the southwest. The snow will likely be heaviest Friday evening and night. Plan to be off the roads by early afternoon Friday. The Friday evening commute could be dangerous.

Snow, sleet and freezing rain are all on the table from Friday evening through Saturday morning. WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels answers some common questions and concerns.

An updated winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Blacksburg VA on Thursday at 10:42 p.m. valid from Friday 1 p.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. The warning is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham,