Winter Weather Advisory 12/19/2024 14:09 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 19 at 5:09PM EST until December 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 19, 2024 - 2:09pm
Expires: 
December 19, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, and Yancey Counties above 3500 feet along the Tennessee border. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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 use caution while driving.
Area Description: 
Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC