Light snow is expected to start falling between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in central NC Friday, from southwest to northeast. The wintry precip should start falling in Raleigh and the Triangle around 7 p.m. Friday, the Weather Service said.

The National Weather Service's Boston office said a winter storm is expected along the East Coast this weekend, but it is still possible that it could follow a more offshore track, which would not affect the Northeast.

Raleigh: Snow and sleet likely before 10 p.m. Friday, then snow and sleet possibly mixed with freezing rain through the night into Saturday morning. Precipitation is expected to stop by around 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by clearing skies and a high around 44 degrees.