This Hazardous Weather Outlook has been updated as of 3:15pm EST January 7, 2021.

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  Overview

• Rain is expected to mix with and changeover to all snow across the Piedmont late Friday as low pressure passes through North Carolina.

• A small accumulation of heavy, wet snow is possible.

  Threats

• Accumulating snow.

  Timing

• Late Friday afternoon into Friday night.

  Location

• The best chance for accumulating snow (~1") is south of Virginia Hwy 460 and west of Interstate 95.

• A mix of rain and snow is possible even into Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina Friday night with little or no accumulation expected.

  Hazards and Impacts

• Travel may become hazardous late Friday afternoon into Friday night due to a small accumulation of 

  heavy, wet snow.
• This 

  event appears to be all rain or snow. No freezing rain or ice is expected.

  Additional Information

• Confidence is still low on exact snow amounts and timing.

• Continue to monitor the forecast for the latest information and updates.

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Source: National Weather Service in Wakefield, Virginia