UPDATE 6 p.m.
Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service has expanded a Winter Weather Advisory westward, and it now includes Vance and Granville Counties. Warren and Franklin Counties also remain in the advised area.
The latest update also indicates a slight westward shift in the “up to an inch” category for the snowfall forecast.
Black ice will be possible on roads and walkways Thursday and Friday (mornings especially) across the parts of central North Carolina that receive snow accumulation.
Regarding cold temperatures: Expect temperatures to remain below freezing across most of central North Carolina right through Sunday morning.
The heaviest snow continues to be forecast for the area east of I-95.
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UPDATE Noon — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)
From Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County:
“Attached is the latest from the NWS. Nothing has really changed from the previous release.
“We still expect this to be a very light event for us.”
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UPDATE 8:45 a.m. — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)
Snow appears likely for Henderson/Vance County and the surrounding WIZS listening area, but exactly how much remains a mystery. Forecasters say the storm system is still developing that will produce snow and frozen precipitation in the area this evening, but how far the system tracks westward will determine how much snow and mixed precipitation will fall.
Henderson-Vance is on the dividing line right now, with Winter Weather Advisories being pushed westward overnight to now include Warren and Franklin Counties plus Wake County and points south. Go another county to the east into Halifax, Northampton, Nash, Wilson and points south and east and it’s a Winter Storm Warning.
Even with brined roads in our area, what falls could cause some travel difficulties because it has been so dreadfully cold.
Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, said:
“Attached (click here) is the latest from the National Weather Service regarding the winter weather that is headed our way. As you can see not much has changed for us. Light snow is anticipated but like any event of this nature it is very hard to predict.
“Presently, the peak of our snowfall is expected to be between 6PM tonight and midnight.
“We will continue to keep an eye on it as it heads our way.”
News 01/04/18
/by LarryCooperative Extension with Jean Bell 01/04/18
/by CharleneVance County Schools Closed Thurs, Jan 4
/by WIZS StaffVance County Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 4, due to snowy conditions in our area. The day is an optional workday for 12-month employees, who are asked to use their best judgement to decide if travel is safe.
Latest on the Snow Jan. 3rd and 4th
/by WIZS StaffCheck WIZS.com, Facebook.com/wizsradio and Twitter.com/wizsradio for the latest snow updates as well as on air at 1450 AM.
Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.
Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, emailed the latest National Weather Service slides to local media and emergency preparedness teams.
The expected snow totals have increased for the entire WIZS coverage area. Henderson and Louisburg are shown with 1 to 2 inch totals while Oxford and Warrenton are forecast with 2 to 3 inch snowfall amounts.
Short said in his email:
“…this event has not gone as planned so far as several counties to our south and west have already received 3 to 4 inches of snow. Our forecast totals have also increased.
“All we can do at this point is wait and see how much we actually get and then adjust our emergency response posture if it should become necessary. Even with the forecast change, we are not expecting the impact to be severe but could likely be more than what we were expecting.
“Additional information will be forwarded along as it is received.”
As mentioned, forecast totals have increased to the south and west of Vance County, and this is something that also must be monitored. The National Weather Service now has areas just south of Raleigh under a Winter Weather Warning.
Vance/Granville Added to Winter Weather Advisory Until 7am Jan. 4
/by WIZS StaffClick here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service has expanded a Winter Weather Advisory westward, and it now includes Vance and Granville Counties. Warren and Franklin Counties also remain in the advised area.
The latest update also indicates a slight westward shift in the “up to an inch” category for the snowfall forecast.
Black ice will be possible on roads and walkways Thursday and Friday (mornings especially) across the parts of central North Carolina that receive snow accumulation.
Regarding cold temperatures: Expect temperatures to remain below freezing across most of central North Carolina right through Sunday morning.
The heaviest snow continues to be forecast for the area east of I-95.
Franklin County Schools Closed Thurs, Jan 4
/by WIZS StaffDue to the inclement weather, all Franklin County Schools are closed, Thursday, January 4 for students and staff.
YMCA Will Open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan 4, 2018
/by WIZS StaffThe Henderson Family YMCA staff has asked WIZS to announce that they will open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 4th. This information is current as of 5:34 p.m. on Wednesday, and this post will be updated if WIZS is notified of any further changes.
Nikita Koloff – Jan 7 at Crystal River Church of God
/by WIZS Staff— WIZS has been asked to announce
Nikita Koloff, retired professional wrestler, actor, and minister, will be visiting Crystal River Church of God on Sunday, January 7 for Morning and Evening Worship Services. Everyone is welcome! Please join us as Nikita shares a Message.
Sunday Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m. and Sunday Evening Worship begins at 6 p.m. Crystal River Church of God is located at 305 John Deere Road, Henderson, NC 27537. This is a free event.
Submit your Public Service Announcement by clicking here – https://wizs.com/psas/
Town Talk 01/03/18
/by CharleneJan 3rd Snow and How Much
/by WIZS StaffUPDATE 6 p.m.
Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service has expanded a Winter Weather Advisory westward, and it now includes Vance and Granville Counties. Warren and Franklin Counties also remain in the advised area.
The latest update also indicates a slight westward shift in the “up to an inch” category for the snowfall forecast.
Black ice will be possible on roads and walkways Thursday and Friday (mornings especially) across the parts of central North Carolina that receive snow accumulation.
Regarding cold temperatures: Expect temperatures to remain below freezing across most of central North Carolina right through Sunday morning.
The heaviest snow continues to be forecast for the area east of I-95.
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UPDATE Noon — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)
From Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County:
“Attached is the latest from the NWS. Nothing has really changed from the previous release.
“We still expect this to be a very light event for us.”
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UPDATE 8:45 a.m. — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)
Snow appears likely for Henderson/Vance County and the surrounding WIZS listening area, but exactly how much remains a mystery. Forecasters say the storm system is still developing that will produce snow and frozen precipitation in the area this evening, but how far the system tracks westward will determine how much snow and mixed precipitation will fall.
Henderson-Vance is on the dividing line right now, with Winter Weather Advisories being pushed westward overnight to now include Warren and Franklin Counties plus Wake County and points south. Go another county to the east into Halifax, Northampton, Nash, Wilson and points south and east and it’s a Winter Storm Warning.
Even with brined roads in our area, what falls could cause some travel difficulties because it has been so dreadfully cold.
Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, said:
“Attached (click here) is the latest from the National Weather Service regarding the winter weather that is headed our way. As you can see not much has changed for us. Light snow is anticipated but like any event of this nature it is very hard to predict.
“Presently, the peak of our snowfall is expected to be between 6PM tonight and midnight.
“We will continue to keep an eye on it as it heads our way.”