Early in the morning on Tuesday, January 20th 2009 (which just by chance is the inauguration day), the state of North Carolina is seeing blankets of snow coming down on them! Although this isn't the first snow of the season, it is the first snow "storm" in 2009 and the most relevant snow "storm" we've seen this season.

Meteorologists are predicting anywhere from 2"-6" of snow fall throughout the state. Central North Carolina, such as Raleigh and the Triangle, are expected to receive the most snow fall with numbers anywhere between 4"-6".

The snow storm was first seen in Raleigh, North Carolina around 12:00 midnight-ish. Currently at 6:00 AM, the snow fall has grown much denser, stronger, and now sticking everywhere that it touches down on, including downtown Raleigh (which is a total rarity). If the storm keeps up, then there is no doubt that the meteorologists will be correct especially considering that the high for tomorrow/ today is 28 degrees. Guess we will have to wait until the sun up to know more of what is to happen! (less info)