Winter Weather Advisory 12/20/2024 12:04 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 20 at 3:04PM EST until December 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 20, 2024 - 12:04pm
Expires: 
December 20, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. 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