Winter Weather Advisory 12/21/2024 01:36 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 21 at 4:36AM EST until December 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 21, 2024 - 1:36am
Expires: 
December 21, 2024 - 10:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Light snow showers above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, and Yancey Counties above 3500 feet. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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