Triangle braced for heavy snow, bitter cold and strong winds this weekend

The National Weather Service expects 6–8 inches of snow across the Triangle, with Raleigh around 8–10 inches and Durham 6–8; snowfall begins Friday evening and continues through Sunday morning, though some areas may see 10 inches or more and up to 12–14 inches locally along the I‑95 corridor. The system brings extreme cold, gusty winds (25–35 mph inland, higher near the coast), and potential blizzard conditions on the Outer Banks, with wind chills near or below zero. Gov. Stein declared a state of emergency, and DOT will apply salt and sand; residents should stay off roads Friday night. Snow should end by Sunday morning with sunshine and melting to follow Monday.