Special Weather Statement 01/08/2025 05:42 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 8:42AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 5:42am
Expires: 
January 8, 2025 - 9:00am
Description: 
Light snow showers are expected this morning across portions of the North Carolina mountains. The bulk of the snow is expected over the higher elevations along the Tennessee border. The snow showers should gradually taper off later this morning. Accumulations will range from a dusting to a few inches over the higher elevations of the Smokies. Watch out for slippery spots on roads if traveling today.
Area Description: 
Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC