Last Updated on December 21, 2022 3:46 am
NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-507-211645-/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0009.221222T0000Z-221222T1400Z/Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss,Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine,Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort,and Chimney Rock State Park339 AM EST Wed Dec 21 2022
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO9 AM EST THURSDAY…
WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations ofaround one tenth of an inch.
WHERE…Portions of western North Carolina, mainly along andnear the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Thursday.
IMPACTS…Difficult travel conditions are possible. Thehazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Most of the freezing rain is expected tofall along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment from around BlackMountain and Old Fort up to Blowing Rock late tonight and earlyThursday morning. Temperatures should warm quickly aroundsunrise Thursday, ending the threat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods offreezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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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