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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
359 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-312100-
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-
359 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY 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.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

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
357 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-310500-
/O.CON.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 Cedar Mountain, Asheville, Luck, Black
Mountain, Stecoah, Franklin, Brevard, Wesser, Rainbow Springs,
Hendersonville, Poplar, Saluda, Tuckasegee, Spruce Pine, Canton,
Tuxedo, Ingalls, Ashford, Bryson City, Kyle, Cruso, Dana, Little
River, Celo, Chimney Rock State Park, Busick, Patterson,
Ramseytown, Hot Springs, Cashiers, Etowah, Candler, Allenstand,
Luada, Old Fort, Sugar Hill, Fletcher, Jonas Ridge, Wolf
Mountain, Mars Hill, Waterville, Marshall, Banner Elk, Walnut,
Cove Creek, Highlands, Waynesville, Robbinsville, Alarka, Faust,
Woodlawn, Almond, Burnsville, East Flat Rock, Newland, Sylva,
Cullowhee, Micaville, and Swiss
357 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

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

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

* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 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
1137 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-310300-
/O.UPG.KGSP.EC.A.0002.260131T1800Z-260201T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.EC.W.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 Cedar Mountain, Asheville, Luck, Black
Mountain, Stecoah, Franklin, Brevard, Wesser, Rainbow Springs,
Hendersonville, Poplar, Saluda, Tuckasegee, Spruce Pine, Canton,
Tuxedo, Ingalls, Ashford, Bryson City, Kyle, Cruso, Dana, Little
River, Celo, Chimney Rock State Park, Busick, Patterson,
Ramseytown, Hot Springs, Cashiers, Etowah, Candler, Allenstand,
Luada, Sugar Hill, Old Fort, Fletcher, Jonas Ridge, Wolf
Mountain, Mars Hill, Waterville, Marshall, Banner Elk, Walnut,
Cove Creek, Highlands, Waynesville, Robbinsville, Alarka, Faust,
Woodlawn, Almond, Burnsville, East Flat Rock, Newland, Sylva,
Cullowhee, Micaville, and Swiss
1137 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below zero
  expected with the highest peaks seeing wind chills as low as 25 to
  30 below zero.

* WHERE...The North Carolina mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...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...

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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