Snow expected in North Carolina mountains: Here’s where and how much

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The current week will end on a cold note, and likely with some wet weather.

What exactly that wet weather will be depends on where it falls.

In Charlotte, any precipitation that falls is likely to be only rain. In the foothills, there could be a wintry mix, and only the mountains are forecast to get full-blown snow.

As far as timing, the precipitation is expected to start Thursday night in the mountains, around midnight in the foothills, and early Friday morning closer to Charlotte. It should clear out of the WBTV area completely by midday Friday.

Mountain totals

The higher in the mountains, the more snow will be expected from this week’s weather system.

Based on National Weather Service , the northwestern corner of North Carolina will get the most of any p