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Winter Weather Advisory for Avery County – Monday & Tuesday January 15-16, 2024

Last Updated on January 14, 2024 7:25 am

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Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust,
Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck,
Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick,
Spruce Pine, Poplar, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso,
Cove Creek, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin,
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands
341 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY…

  • WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches
    are expected, and spotty freezing rain could add a light glaze
    of ice.
  • WHERE…Portions of the mountains of western North Carolina.
  • WHEN…From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
  • IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
    conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Very cold temperatures and light snow or
    light freezing drizzle could linger through Tuesday morning.
    Additional statements may be needed to address this as
    confidence increases.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at…1…800…2 6 7…8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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