Winter Weather Advisory 12/20/2024 02:03 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 20 at 5:03AM EST until December 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 20, 2024 - 2:03am
Expires: 
December 20, 2024 - 1:00pm
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 this afternoon 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 limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Area Description: 
Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC