The strong coastal storm expected to intensify off the Carolina coast on Saturday is looking like a miss for most of the northeast. Cape Cod has the best chance for big snow this weekend, with 5-8 inches possible. In the tri-state area, eastern parts of Suffolk County will get the best chance at accumulating snow, with 1-3 inches likely. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are WATCH HERE WATCH HEREThe storm will explode just offshore from the Tar Heel State. It will likely deliver a foot or more of snow to eastern North Carolina and parts of South Carolina — areas not exactly used to big winter storms.