The National Weather Service projects up to 2 inches of combined ice and snow across much of the area, with higher amounts possible locally.

Due to rapidly declining weather conditions — with an updated Winter Storm Warning saying the storm could bring an additional three inches of snowfall to parts of the Texas Panhandle and northern South Plains that had already seen heavy snow — several offices,

In response to the anticipated weather, several school systems across the region, including Wake County, have announced early dismissals to ensure the safety of students and staff.