Last Updated on January 23, 2026 9:48 am
NCZ033-035>037-056-057-501>506-232030-/O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T1800Z//O.EXB.KGSP.IS.W.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T1200Z/Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Including the cities of Fork Church, Pleasant Grove, Ingalls,Hiddenite, Patterson, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Farmington, StonyPoint, Advance, Newton, Kings Creek, Statesville, Fero, JonasRidge, Banner Elk, Sugar Hill, St. Stephens, Millersville, Nebo,Hickory, Mocksville, Marion, Valdese, Ellendale, Dysartsville,Morganton, Old Fort, Newland, Glenwood, Taylorsville, Salisbury,Bethlehem, Lenoir, Woodlawn, Ashford, and Mooresville936 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026
…ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM ESTMONDAY…
WHAT…Significant icing, including compacted sleet and snow,expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3inches and ice accumulations between one half and three quartersof an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
WHERE…Areas of the northern mountains and northwest Piedmont ofNorth Carolina, near and north of Interstate 40.
WHEN…From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
IMPACTS…Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherousand impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to theweight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. Theoutages could last for days in some areas. The hazardousconditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Sleet, ice and snow accumulations willincrease rapidly Saturday night, and may taper off for a timebefore increasing again Sunday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions areexpected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations willmake travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged.Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keepa flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of anemergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snappedpower lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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