Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 9 at 2:13PM EST until January 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 11:13am
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 2 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around
two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads
treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree
limbs and power lines could produce scattered outages. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Area Description:
Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Burke Mountains; McDowell Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Polk Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC