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Rain continues, gusty winds and cold air about to rush in tonight

The cold front will move through between 9 and 11pm across much of the Piedmont. Some areas could see brief snow.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — We've seen some rain throughout the day, and more is on the way this evening. The big story seems to be the big temperature drop with the cold front. There's also a small chance of a quick changeover to snow before it's over. It will be very cold for Christmas and staying breezy!

The WFMY Weather Team is tracking this storm to keep you informed until it passes. 

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TIMING:

  • Thursday Evening: Rain continues, heavy at times. Breezy, with the occasional gust up to 30-40 mph. Temperatures drop late evening almost instantly. 
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  • Thursday Overnight: Rain may briefly end mixed with snow. Drying out. Staying breezy. Icy patches may develop on some wet roads.
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  • Christmas Morning: Watch for icy patches on roads. Dry, partly cloudy, and cold.
  • Christmas Midday: Partly sunny and cold. Few isolated snow showers possible. Wind chills in the 10s. 
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As our system moves away Christmas Eve night, Santa will still have a rough ride with the wind as our temperatures crash behind the front for Christmas Day. Highs will only reach the mid to upper 30s, and with the wind, feeling like the 20s or even the teens at times.

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