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NCZ033-048>052-058-182000-/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0004.240119T0000Z-240120T1200Z/Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust,Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck,Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick,Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser,Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville,and Stecoah335 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO7 AM EST SATURDAY…
WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of1 to 4 inches, with the higher amounts near the Tennesseeborder. The higher ridge tops could see 4 to 6 inches of snowby early Saturday. Ice accumulations will be mostly a fewhundredths of an inch, except around one tenth of an inch alongthe higher ridges. Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph may gust to40 to 50 mph Friday into Friday night. Wind chill values mayfall to 5 to 15 degrees below zero Friday night.
WHERE…The Tennessee border counties of the North Carolinamountains.
WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. Most of theice accumulation will occur tonight, while most of the snowaccumulation will occur Friday into Friday night.
IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardousconditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gustywinds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills aslow as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia ifprecautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, orfreezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared forslippery 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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