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Winter Weather Advisory for Avery County – Thursday-Saturday November 21- 23, 2024

Last Updated on November 20, 2024 3:26 pm

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Including the cities of Ramseytown, Newland, Luck, Mars Hill,
Burnsville, Ingalls, Faust, Hot Springs, Celo, Allenstand,
Micaville, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Swiss, Walnut, Busick, Marshall,
and Banner Elk
315 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY…

  • WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations mainly of 1 to 2
    inches in lower elevations, and 2 to 4 inches on ridgetops, with a
    few isolated ridgetop locations seeing 4 to 6 inches. Winds
    gusting as high as 50 mph.
  • WHERE…Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.
  • WHEN…From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
  • IMPACTS…The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and
    produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could
    impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty
    winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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.

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