Last Updated on January 18, 2024 5:40 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, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser,
Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
335 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY…
- WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
1 to 4 inches, with the higher amounts near the Tennessee
border. The higher ridge tops could see 4 to 6 inches of snow
by early Saturday. Ice accumulations will be mostly a few
hundredths of an inch, except around one tenth of an inch along
the higher ridges. Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph may gust to
40 to 50 mph Friday into Friday night. Wind chill values may
fall to 5 to 15 degrees below zero Friday night. - WHERE…The Tennessee border counties of the North Carolina
mountains. - WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. Most of the
ice accumulation will occur tonight, while most of the snow
accumulation will occur Friday into Friday night. - IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as
low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
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.
