Last Updated on February 5, 2026 1:18 pm
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for multiple counties in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.
Avery County Winter Weather Advisory
- Timing: 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday
- Precipitation: Snow
- Accumulation: 1 to 4 inches
- Location-specific: Up to 6 inches near Tennessee border
- Winds: Gusting up to 65 mph
High Wind Watch
- Timing: Friday evening through Saturday evening
- Wind Conditions:
- Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
- Gusts up to 65 mph possible
Potential Impacts
- Snow-covered roads
- Scattered power outages
- Hazardous Friday evening commute
- Potential extensive tree and power line damage
- Blowing and drifting snow
- Wind chill values dropping to around -5 degrees early Saturday morning
Affected Areas
Counties include:
- Avery
- Alexander
- Yancey
- Mitchell
- Buncombe
- Southern Jackson
- Transylvania
- Henderson
- Caldwell
- Burke
- McDowell
- Rutherford
- Polk
Including but not limited to:
- Rutherfordton
- Banner Elk
- Marion
- Asheville
- Brevard
- Morganton
- Newland
- Lenoir
Safety Recommendations
- Slow down and use caution while traveling
- Check road conditions by calling 511
- Prepare for potential power interruptions
- Secure loose objects
- Stay informed through weather updates
