Special Weather Statement 12/02/2024 11:50 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 2:50PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 2, 2024 - 11:50am
Expires: 
December 2, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description: 
Snow showers develop this evening in the North Carolina counties along the Tennessee border and continue overnight. Light accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts of 3-5 inches at elevations above 3500 feet are expected by daybreak Tuesday when snow showers taper off. Gusty northwest winds are also expected but should remain below 35 mph across most locations. Slow down and use caution if traveling across the higher elevations tonight through Tuesday morning. Snow covered roadways across the higher terrain could impact travel conditions.
Area Description: 
Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Graham
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC