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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

NCZ048-051-052-059-061800-
/O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Northern Jackson-
Including the cities of Allenstand, Waynesville, Cruso, Mars
Hill, Wesser, Walnut, Canton, Cullowhee, Sylva, Waterville,
Alarka, Cove Creek, Marshall, Hot Springs, Luada, Tuckasegee,
Luck, Faust, Bryson City, and Almond
1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected above
  3500 feet, and possibly lower on high ridgetops.

* WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
  taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
231 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

NCZ048-070745-
Madison-
231 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

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.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Cold Weather Advisory.

.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 Weather Advisory.
   Cold Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to report snow accumulations to our office.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
228 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

NCZ048>050-061800-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Faust
228 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
  inches with isolated locations seeing 6 to 8 inches along the
  Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph, and up to 65
  mph on higher ridgetops.

* WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. All elevations in
  these counties are now included in the Winter Weather Advisory.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will
  result in some blowing and drifting of snow.

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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JCW

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