Last Updated on December 5, 2023 5:16 am
NCZ033-051645-/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.231206T0300Z-231206T2100Z/Avery-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, and Newland344 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2023
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO4 PM EST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Light snow accumulations expected. Total snowaccumulations of up to 3 inches with the highest elevationsseeing isolated higher totals. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…Avery County.
* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardousconditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The highest snowfall totals are expected inthe western and northern parts of the county, especially alongthe Tennessee border. Locations in the eastern part of AveryCounty may only see a dusting of snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snowwill cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snowcovered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution whiledriving.
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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