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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
227 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

NCZ033-150730-
Avery-
227 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Cold Weather Advisory.

Gusty northwest winds can be expected through late this evening
before tapering off tonight. Gusts will range from 25 to 35 mph
across the lower elevations with 35 to 45 mph gusts above 3,500
feet. Gusts up to 50 mph are possible across the highest peaks.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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

   Cold Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1204 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

NCZ033-141900-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0006.251214T2200Z-251215T1400Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk
1204 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 5 below zero to 15 below zero
  expected, with values as low as 20 below zero expected above 5000
  feet.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Monday.

* 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...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1136 PM EST Sat Dec 13 2025

NCZ033-048>052-058-141400-
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust,
Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck,
Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick,
Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser,
Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
1136 PM EST Sat Dec 13 2025

...Light Snow Accumulations Expected Along the North Carolina
Tennessee Border through Early Sunday Morning...

Rain will quickly transition to snow early Sunday morning across
the North Carolina Tennessee border counties. Snowfall totals will
be light, with most locations seeing an inch or less of accumulation.
However, isolated locations along the North Carolina state line
could see accumulations from 1.5 to 2.5 inches. Slippery road
conditions may develop Sunday morning, especially across elevated
surfaces such as bridges.

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