Last Updated on February 11, 2023 4:48 am
NCZ033-049-050-052-111715-/O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0001.230212T0000Z-230213T0500Z//O.NEW.KGSP.WS.W.0002.230212T0000Z-230213T0500Z/Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss,Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine,Poplar, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, and Cove Creek415 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TOMIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snowaccumulations of 2 to 11 inches and ice accumulations ofaround one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…Avery, Yancey, Mitchell and Haywood Counties.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to midnight EST Sunday night.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gustywinds could combine with the wintry precipitation to knock downsome trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…There is still some uncertainty regardingthe expected temperatures. A small change could lead to morefreezing rain or sleet and less snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are alsopossible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep aflashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of anemergency. Prepare for possible power outages.
Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the NationalWeather Service toll free at…1…800…2 6 7…8 1 0 1. Leave amessage with your observation and the specific location where itoccurred. You can also post your report to National WeatherService Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your reportusing hashtag nwsgsp.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source ofweather information for the latest updates. Additional detailscan be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. The latest state roadconditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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