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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1252 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-011800-
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-
Polk Mountains-
1252 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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 Warning.
   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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 Warning.
   Wind Advisory.

Temperatures will remain very cold through early next week.
Temperatures across portions of the area are likely to remain below
freezing until at least Monday afternoon. As this period of
unusually cold weather continues, the potential for damage to
infrastructure, including burst water pipes, will steadily increase.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to report snow and ice accumulations to our
office.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
930 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-010800-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-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 Rainbow Springs, Cedar Mountain,
Waynesville, Burnsville, Sylva, Woodlawn, Franklin, Wesser,
Poplar, Old Fort, Luck, Walnut, Mars Hill, Highlands, Fletcher,
Candler, Tuckasegee, Busick, Celo, Canton, Kyle, Cashiers, Wolf
Mountain, East Flat Rock, Saluda, Marshall, Ramseytown, Banner
Elk, Bryson City, Robbinsville, Chimney Rock State Park, Hot
Springs, Black Mountain, Patterson, Dana, Jonas Ridge, Cove
Creek, Etowah, Faust, Micaville, Ashford, Almond, Waterville,
Tuxedo, Swiss, Ingalls, Newland, Asheville, Little River,
Hendersonville, Cruso, Sugar Hill, Cullowhee, Spruce Pine,
Allenstand, Brevard, Luada, Alarka, and Stecoah
930 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations generally of less
  than one inch, but possibly higher along the immediate Tennessee
  border. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Most of the mountains of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow has made many roads impassable. Strong winds
  could cause damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very gusty winds are producing areas of
  blowing snow, which will cause very poor visibility at times
  overnight.

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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JCW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
651 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-010700-
/O.CON.KGSP.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.260201T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Burnsville, Woodlawn, Poplar, Old Fort,
Fletcher, Candler, Busick, Celo, East Flat Rock, Saluda,
Ramseytown, Banner Elk, Chimney Rock State Park, Black Mountain,
Patterson, Dana, Jonas Ridge, Etowah, Micaville, Ashford, Tuxedo,
Swiss, Ingalls, Newland, Asheville, Hendersonville, Sugar Hill,
and Spruce Pine
651 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 22 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest
  winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties,
  plus mountainous western portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell,
  Polk, and Rutherford counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
  temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme
  cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
651 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-010700-
/O.CON.KGSP.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.260201T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Burnsville, Woodlawn, Poplar, Old Fort,
Fletcher, Candler, Busick, Celo, East Flat Rock, Saluda,
Ramseytown, Banner Elk, Chimney Rock State Park, Black Mountain,
Patterson, Dana, Jonas Ridge, Etowah, Micaville, Ashford, Tuxedo,
Swiss, Ingalls, Newland, Asheville, Hendersonville, Sugar Hill,
and Spruce Pine
651 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 22 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest
  winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties,
  plus mountainous western portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell,
  Polk, and Rutherford counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
  temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme
  cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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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