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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Snow is actively falling across the Carolinas on Saturday, and snow totals were adding up early Saturday afternoon. This is a true snow day across the Carolinas!<\/p>\n
We\u2019re in the middle of a significant winter storm on Saturday, Jan. 31. <\/p>\n
While the First Alert Weather team has made a few fine-tuned forecast updates based on radar and real-time observations, the overall forecast remains solid and unchanged: Snow totals are adding up, warnings remain in effect, and impacts will continue through Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a breakdown of the Carolina snowstorm forecast, as of early Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s changed (and what hasn\u2019t)Snow is now well underway across the region.Snow totals have increased.Winter Storm Warning continues through 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1.Extreme Cold Warning goes into effect Saturday night.Why this snow means business<\/p>\n
This storm is being driven by an unusually strong upper-level system — one that\u2019s much stronger than normal for this time of year. <\/p>\n
That\u2019s helping to create snow accumulation, even without extreme moisture in the air.<\/p>\n
On top of that, the air is very cold, allowing snow to fall light and fluffy with high snow-to-liquid ratios. <\/p>\n
Translation: It doesn\u2019t take much moisture for snow to pile up quickly!<\/p>\n
Snow totals for most areas across the Charlotte region have even been bumped up slightly as snow bands sharpen Saturday.<\/p>\n
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WBTV First Alert Weather Team tracks weekend snowstorm on Jan. 31, 2026(WBTV)What to expect the rest of SaturdaySnow continues through the day with periods of heavier bursts.Snowfall rates could reach 1-inch per hour Saturday afternoon.Roads are snow-covered, even if totals vary from place to place.Gusty winds will cause blowing snow and reduced visibility.A few spots could briefly experience near-blizzard conditions.<\/p>\n
Even locations that end up with slightly lower snow totals will still see major travel problems, because snow is sticking easily to roads and bridges.<\/p>\n
Check out a video of this forecast below.<\/p>\n
Snow is actively falling across the Carolinas on Saturday, and snow totals were adding up early Saturday afternoon. It’s a true snow day across the Carolinas!Cold temperatures to take over Saturday night<\/p>\n
As the snow calms down later Saturday evening, the cold will crank up fast.<\/p>\n
Wind chills will plunge Saturday night, and remain dangerous through Monday, Feb. 2.Frostbite can occur in a short amount of time (30 minutes).Pipes, pets, and people need protection.<\/p>\n
This is why the extreme cold warning<\/a> is in effect. It\u2019s not just cold, it\u2019s dangerously cold!<\/p>\n Click here to see active weather alerts and warnings for the region.<\/a><\/p>\n This is a high-impact snow event, and one many haven\u2019t seen in over a decade. Snow is falling, totals are adding up, and travel will be difficult, if not impossible at times.<\/p>\n —> More: Traffic map: Tracking road conditions in Charlotte Metro amid snowstorm<\/a><\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have to be on the roads, stay put and enjoy the snow. If you must travel, take it slow and be prepared.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll have continuous WBTV team coverage<\/a> all day and night on Saturday, tracking snow totals, road conditions, and the bitter cold. <\/p>\n I\u2019ll keep walking you through what we\u2019re seeing in real time, so keep checking back — and be sure send us your snow photos and videos! You can do that below.<\/p>\n Share your photos or videos of the winter weather to the QCit album<\/a> below, and we may feature them on TV or online. Be sure to note what city, town, or village the photo was taken in.<\/p>\n![\"WBTV](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NNGRBBPYAJDNDG6JC3XQJ64OZY.PNG\")
WBTV First Alert Weather Team tracks weekend snowstorm on Jan. 31, 2026(WBTV)The bottom line<\/p>\n![\"WBTV](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GHJCQLWMBVCKXL2QLVMSJ63FZA.PNG\")
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