Last Updated on December 14, 2024 7:46 am
NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-142000-/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0009.241215T0500Z-241215T1700Z/Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowellMountains-Including the cities of Old Fort, Sugar Hill, Banner Elk,Ramseytown, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Swiss, Busick,Newland, Patterson, Micaville, Poplar, Celo, Burnsville, SprucePine, and Ingalls358 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOONEST SUNDAY…
WHAT…Freezing rain. Snow and sleet may mix in at times. Totalice accumulations around one tenth of an inch, with locally higheramounts on the eastern facing slopes along the Blue RidgeEscarpment.
WHERE…Avery, Mitchell, Yancey, northwestern portions ofCaldwell, Burke, and McDowell Counties.
WHEN…From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.
IMPACTS…Icing may create slippery conditions on roads, bridgesand sidewalks. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs andpower lines could produce isolated outages.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Light snow and sleet accumulations arepossible, with freezing rain being the main precipitation type inareas below freezing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods offreezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Beprepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.
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