Snow fell on North Carolina beaches, making for a surreal sight along the coast. The rare blast of snow covered the sand and boardwalks as a winter storm hit the area overnight Tuesday, Jan. 21, into Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to the National Weather Service and photos shared on social media.

A major winter storm that slammed Texas and blanketed the northern Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow moved east Wednesday, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle,

The NWS Raleigh NC issued a winter storm warning at 11:32 a.m. on Tuesday valid from 5 p.m. until Wednesday 7 a.m. The warning is for Edgecombe, Wilson, Wayne, Cumberland and Sampson counties.

The powerful storm, fueled by a whirling mass of cold air originating from the Arctic, was expected to leave much of the southern United States in the low-teens or single-digit degrees.

Please be prepared for slippery travel escpecially in the Southern Piedmont near Troy and heading south toward Charlotte. Light snow may also cause slippery spots around Winston-Salem and Greensboro as the winter storm brings heavier snowfall to the North Carolina beaches.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and state emergency officials are expected to give an update on winter storm preparations happening across the state.

FEMA will extend temporary shelter assistance to North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene as winter storms sweep across the state.

A major winter storm that slammed Texas and blanketed the northern Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow moved east Wednesday, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and eastern Carolinas. At least four weather-related deaths have been reported.

North Carolinians should pay close attention to their local weather forecast, make sure they are prepared with what they need at home before Friday afternoon, and stay home if possible as ice on the roadways will likely create dangerous driving conditions.

Impacts will begin in east Texas by Monday night. Ice and snow could contribute to power outages amid freezing temperatures.

A potentially historic winter storm is heading to South Carolina, coating the coast with a decent coat of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Power outages and road issues are likely. Here's your forecast.

The NWS Wilmington NC issued a winter storm warning at 2:43 a.m. on Tuesday valid from 9 p.m. until Wednesday 8 a.m. The warning is for Inland Pender, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, Coastal New Hanover,