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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1248 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-301800-
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
1248 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   Extreme Cold Watch.

Temperatures will remain very cold through early next week. A
strong arctic front may bring the coldest weather of the season
this weekend. Temperatures across portions of the area are likely
to remain below freezing from Friday evening until at least Monday
afternoon. As this period of unusually cold weather prolongs, the
potential for damage to infrastructure, including burst water pipes
will steadily increase.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1236 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

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/O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0002.260130T2100Z-260201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WS.W.0001.260130T2100Z-260201T1200Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford
Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Cullowhee, Swiss, Cedar Mountain, Little
River, Hendersonville, Old Fort, Wesser, Busick, Celo, Wolf
Mountain, Ramseytown, Cruso, East Flat Rock, Waterville,
Marshall, Candler, Fletcher, Bryson City, Black Mountain,
Tuckasegee, Spruce Pine, Jonas Ridge, Banner Elk, Canton, Kyle,
Tuxedo, Luada, Asheville, Franklin, Stecoah, Walnut, Rainbow
Springs, Brevard, Cove Creek, Etowah, Woodlawn, Cashiers, Hot
Springs, Waynesville, Saluda, Faust, Dana, Mars Hill, Almond,
Micaville, Robbinsville, Alarka, Luck, Sylva, Ashford,
Burnsville, Poplar, Patterson, Chimney Rock State Park,
Allenstand, Newland, Highlands, Sugar Hill, and Ingalls
1236 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may
  produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on
  tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to
  trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads
  and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel
  conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening.
  Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing
  snow, causing very poor visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1231 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-300300-
/O.NEW.KGSP.EC.A.0002.260131T1800Z-260201T1800Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford
Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Cullowhee, Swiss, Cedar Mountain, Little
River, Hendersonville, Old Fort, Wesser, Busick, Celo, Wolf
Mountain, Ramseytown, Cruso, East Flat Rock, Waterville,
Marshall, Candler, Fletcher, Bryson City, Black Mountain,
Tuckasegee, Spruce Pine, Jonas Ridge, Banner Elk, Canton, Kyle,
Tuxedo, Luada, Asheville, Franklin, Stecoah, Walnut, Rainbow
Springs, Brevard, Cove Creek, Etowah, Woodlawn, Cashiers, Hot
Springs, Waynesville, Saluda, Faust, Dana, Mars Hill, Almond,
Micaville, Robbinsville, Alarka, Luck, Sylva, Ashford,
Burnsville, Poplar, Patterson, Chimney Rock State Park,
Allenstand, Newland, Highlands, Sugar Hill, and Ingalls
1231 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below possible.

* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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