Last Updated on January 14, 2024 2:29 pm
NCZ033-150330-/O.UPG.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.240115T0600Z-240116T1200Z//O.EXA.KGSP.WS.W.0002.240115T0600Z-240116T1200Z/Avery-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, and Newland224 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM ESTTUESDAY…
WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Spotty freezingrain could add a light glaze of ice.
WHERE…Avery County.
WHEN…From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardousconditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Very cold temperatures and heavy snow orlight freezing drizzle could linger through Tuesday morning.Additional statements may be needed to address this asconfidence increases.
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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