Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 1:56AM EDT until March 17 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:56pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up
to 3 inches. Higher amounts in the elevations above 5000 feet. A
dusting to possibly an inch in some lower elevation locations.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee
border above 3500 feet.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The snow will create snow covered roads and produce
scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees
and power lines.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Graham
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC