Last Updated on December 10, 2023 11:03 am
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Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss,
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine,
and Poplar
310 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST MONDAY…
- WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
with isolated 4 inch totals at the highest peaks and near the
immediate Tennessee border. Northwest winds gusting as high as
45 mph at times. - WHERE…Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties in western North
Carolina. - WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Monday.
- IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Temperatures falling quickly into the lower
to middle 20s overnight may lead to black ice formation and very
slippery conditions even where snow accumulations are more
limited.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered 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.
