The 1st measurable snow in nearly 3 years is happening and could cause road problems this weekend, so the CBS 17 Storm Team has issued a Weather Alert Day Friday & Saturday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of central North Carolina for Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

A winter storm will develop over the southeastern United States and strengthen over the Atlantic on Saturday, although weather models aren't in agreement on the chance for snow in Massachusetts. The South is preparing to be hit by a winter storm at the end of the week. Take a look at the latest impact predictions for Tennessee here.

The National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm watch at 10:53 p.m. on Wednesday valid from Friday 7 a.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. The watch is for Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Caldwell Mountains,

Schools in central North Carolina delay or cancel classes due to snow and the risk of icy roads, with various counties impacted and different measures taken to ensure safety.

Preparations are underway across the region for the possibility of snow and ice on Friday. ALSO READ: Icy conditions impact roads in North Carolina mountain communities. The North

We continue to track an impactful storm system bringing all modes of weather across the country including: Rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. As we inch closer to its arrival in North Carolina, the details are coming into better view regarding impacts and timing.