Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 1:06PM EDT until March 17 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:06am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of
1-3 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 60 mph.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may
produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on
tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Monday evening commute. Strong winds could cause extensive
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