Special Weather Statement 01/01/2025 01:38 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 1 at 4:38AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 1, 2025 - 1:38am
Expires: 
January 1, 2025 - 4:00am
Description: 
In the wake of a cold front, strong northwest winds will occur over the southern Appalachians through around dawn on New Year's Day. Snow showers are expected to continue along and near the Tennessee border during the early morning hours, and then tapering off late morning, perhaps lasting as late as noon north of the French Broad Valley. Accumulations will range from a dusting at lower elevations up to 1-2 inches above 5000 feet. Watch out for slippery spots on roads through Wednesday morning.
Area Description: 
Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Graham; Northern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC