Winter Weather Advisory 01/03/2025 00:44 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 3:44AM EST until January 4 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 12:44am
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...The snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Area Description: 
Yancey; Mitchell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC