Local and state agencies are urging the public to be cautious as the Charlotte area prepares for likely snow and ice. The National Weather Service said Thursday Mecklenburg County could see up to 1.5 inches of snow in some areas Friday as well as sleet and freezing rain.

The Charlotte area woke up Saturday to less than a half-inch of snow and ice from the region's first winter storm in three years. Forecasters warn that black ice could be a danger on some roads and sidewalks.

The snow drought is officially over as snow, sleet, and freezing rain made its way across the Charlotte area on Friday.

Charlotte has a 100% chance of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the approaching system, National Weather Service forecasters said.

Snow began to fall in the Charlotte metro area shortly before 3 p.m., sparking excitement and wonder among kids and adults alike. Forecasters are expecting areas north of uptown Charlotte to see the highest snowfall amounts.

CHARLOTTE — The weather is calm, but the ripple effects of Friday’s winter storm are continuing at the airport today. Just before 11 a.m., Channel 9 tracked more than 140 delays and over 200 cancellations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

North Carolinians should pay close attention to their local weather forecast, make sure they are prepared with what they need at home before Friday afternoon, and stay home if possible as ice on the roadways will likely create dangerous driving conditions.

Charlotte has a 90% chance of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the approaching system, National Weather Service meteorologists said.

The timing for the storm Friday has moved up slightly with wintry weather now expected to move in around lunchtime and last until roughly sunrise on Saturday. WINTER STORM WARNING: Click here for live,

Snow could mix in as early as 1 p.m. Friday before making the switch to sleet and freezing rain early evening.