Heavy rains brought flooding to parts of the county over the weekend, and now forecasters expect a snow storm to roll in.

Jonathan Blaes with the National Weather Service in Raleigh said current forecasts show snow rolling in to Mount Airy Friday afternoon. Blaes said it looks like the snow will begin between 3 and 6 p.m.

“But that’s going to change a little bit,” he said.

It could start as sleet or freezing rain but should quickly change to snow. The precipitation is predicted to taper off late in the day on Saturday.

Blaes said, “It’s still early in terms of numbers,” but he said snow could accumulate to more than four inches. John Shelton, Surry County Emergency Services director, said his agency has been advised by Duke Energy to prepare for anywhere from three to eight inches.

“It would not surprise me if it’s a significant amount,” Blaes remarked.

Temperatures are supposed to stay below freezing until Sunday or Monday, which may provide for treacherous road conditions.

Shelton said, “We’re not looking forward to it. To be honest with you, we’re ready for spring.”

Emergency services is preparing for the event by putting cleated treads on the ambulances, scheduling extra workers at the call centers, and preparing to check on those with special needs. Shelton said they also had to bring in more people to the call center during the heavy rains.

With two major storms supposed to take place within a week’s time, Shelton said, “It’s certainly taxed the system.”

Flooding on Sunday caused officials to evacuate the Pilot Mountain Family Campground. Shelton said power problems and unsure foundations with the trailers have still left the campground off limits, and the coming storm could further complicate matters. He urges people to find a warm place to stay if they don’t already have one.

The local branch of the Red Cross set up a temporary shelter at Armfield Civic Center for those displaced by the flooding. Shelton said he is not sure how long it will stay open. The Red Cross could not be reached on Wednesday afternoon for comment.

The emergency services director said it is important for everyone to make sure they have personal protection equipment with them this weekend. This includes warm clothes and shoes with good soles for walking on slick ground.

Contact Meghann Evans at mevans@mtairynews.com or 719-1952.