A winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Monday at 3 p.m. valid from Tuesday 5 p.m. until Wednesday 7 a.m. The watch is for Northern Craven and Inland Onslow as well as Washington,

A winter storm watch could be issued Sunday for the North Carolina coast, including Wilmington areas, as the chances of snow Tuesday night increase, forecasters said.

Here comes the snow, but not for all of North Carolina. Parts of the state will get a quick moving winter storm on Tuesday evening through early Wednesday morning bringing a blanket of white. It's a good idea to be cautious and alert even so.