Last Updated on January 29, 2026 1:15 pm
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Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford
Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Cullowhee, Swiss, Cedar Mountain, Little
River, Hendersonville, Old Fort, Wesser, Busick, Celo, Wolf
Mountain, Ramseytown, Cruso, East Flat Rock, Waterville,
Marshall, Candler, Fletcher, Bryson City, Black Mountain,
Tuckasegee, Spruce Pine, Jonas Ridge, Banner Elk, Canton, Kyle,
Tuxedo, Luada, Asheville, Franklin, Stecoah, Walnut, Rainbow
Springs, Brevard, Cove Creek, Etowah, Woodlawn, Cashiers, Hot
Springs, Waynesville, Saluda, Faust, Dana, Mars Hill, Almond,
Micaville, Robbinsville, Alarka, Luck, Sylva, Ashford,
Burnsville, Poplar, Patterson, Chimney Rock State Park,
Allenstand, Newland, Highlands, Sugar Hill, and Ingalls
1236 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE…A portion of western North Carolina.
* WHEN…From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may
produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on
tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to
trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads
and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel
conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening.
Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing
snow, causing very poor visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
