Western North Carolina, NWS and Winter

Western North Carolina prepares for Winter storm
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — Storm preparations are underway in Western North Carolina. Crews there are not only preparing for the chance of snow and ice on the roadways, but are still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene. At the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Henderson County Yard, crews have been preparing for a winter storm.
Winter storm warning affecting Western North Carolina Friday and Saturday, says the NWS
On Thursday at 2:13 p.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a winter storm warning valid from Friday 7 a.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. The warning is for Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Caldwell Mountains,
UPDATE: Winter storm warning affecting Western North Carolina until Monday evening, according to the NWS
The NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated winter storm warning at 3:46 a.m. on Monday. The warning is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.
School closings in Western North Carolina, Friday, Jan. 10
Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to winter weather. Asheville City Schools: Closed, remote learning day.Avery County Schools: Closed, optional teacher workday.
UPDATE: Winter weather advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Tuesday morning, according to the NWS
On Monday at 10:53 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated winter weather advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.
Winter weather preparations underway in western North Carolina
Preparations are underway across the region for the possibility of snow and ice on Friday. ALSO READ: Icy conditions impact roads in North Carolina mountain communities The North Carolina Department of Transportation told Channel 9′s Dave Faherty it was too cold in Burke County to put down the saltwater mixture Wednesday afternoon – they’re concerned it could freeze.
Winter storm watch issued for Western North Carolina for Friday and Saturday – up to 6 inches of snow
A winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Wednesday at 3:46 a.m. valid from Friday 7 a.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. The watch is for Northern Jackson and Southern Jackson as well as Madison,

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