Winter Weather Advisory 01/06/2025 00:41 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 3:41AM EST until January 6 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 6, 2025 - 12:41am
Expires: 
January 6, 2025 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...The upper French Broad Valley and surrounding mountains, as well as the higher elevations of Polk, Rutherford, McDowell, and Burke Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Icing may create slippery conditions on roads, bridges and sidewalks. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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: 
Buncombe; Transylvania; Henderson; Greater Burke; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Polk Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC