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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
102 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

NCZ033-060215-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, and Ingalls
102 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches,
  with some locations up to 6 inches near the Tennessee border.
  Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and
  produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause
  extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will
  result in some blowing and drifting of snow. Wind chill values
  will drop down to around minus 5 degrees early Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
115 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

NCZ033-049-050-061815-
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-
115 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Patchy black ice will be a concern tonight into Friday morning for
locations that received accumulating snow. Use extra caution when
traveling on roadways, especially on untreated bridges and secondary
roads.

.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 Weather Advisory.
   High Wind Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
104 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

NCZ033-035-049-050-053-063>065-501>510-SCZ103-060215-
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/
Avery-Alexander-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke
Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern
Polk-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Rutherfordton, Sugar Hill, Celo, Banner
Elk, Valdese, Swiss, Marion, Hiddenite, Little River, Old Fort,
Asheville, Kings Creek, Mill Spring, Cashiers, Candler,
Patterson, Lenoir, Columbus, Saluda, Tryon, Fletcher, Spindale,
Bethlehem, Morganton, Dana, Glassy Mountain, Etowah, Fero,
Busick, Ashford, Taylorsville, Granite Falls, Ramseytown,
Micaville, Spruce Pine, Dysartsville, Ellendale, Cedar Mountain,
Wolf Mountain, Sawmills, Chimney Rock State Park, Glenwood,
Millersville, East Flat Rock, Black Mountain, Brevard, Newland,
Pleasant Grove, Nebo, Forest City, Jonas Ridge, Poplar,
Burnsville, Tuxedo, Woodlawn, Hendersonville, Ingalls, and Stony
Point
104 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and Upstate South
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will result in cold wind
  chills across the mountains early Saturday morning, and some
  blowing snow near the Tennessee border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for possible power outages. Take time now to fasten or
shelter loose objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high
winds.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

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MPR

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