NWS: Charlotte could see up to a debilitating three-quarters of an inch of ice from the winter storm that moved into the mountains Saturday.

A major winter storm is expected in Charlotte, with the NWS issuing a Hazardous Weather Outlook. Residents are advised to prepare for travel disruptions and power outages.

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Charlotte’s weekend forecast includes snow and there is a potential for snow, sleet and freezing rain to linger through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. “Details remain highly uncertain,” including whether Charlotte would see mostly snow or mostly freezing rain, forecasters say.

Charlotte is expected to see clear weather before a shift to wintry conditions with snow and freezing rain over the weekend.

A morning low temperature is forecast to be 10 degrees one day next week.