Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1007 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...LIGHT WINTRY MIX ACROSS THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS THIS AFTERNOON
AND EVENING...
.Mostly light precipitation will begin overspreading the northern
mountains during early afternoon, continuing into the evening.
When the precipitation begins, some areas are expected to remain
at, or cool to the freezing mark, allowing for precipitation to
fall as a brief mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, before
becoming all rain or freezing rain by early evening. Light
accumulations of sleet and freezing rain are expected, mainly
across Avery county.
NCZ033-172315-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0002.190117T1800Z-190118T0600Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, and Newland
1007 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a
light glaze expected.
* WHERE...Avery County.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.
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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1000 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...A wintry mix beginning this afternoon...
.An upper level disturbance over the Tennessee and Lower Ohio
Valley will move east today, passing through the Mid-Atlantic
Region tonight. A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain
will accompany this weather system.
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ011-013>018-022-023-034-035-WVZ043-044-172300-
/O.EXA.KRNK.WW.Y.0004.190117T1800Z-190118T1500Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-Botetourt-Bedford-Amherst-Summers-
Monroe-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Pearisburg, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem,
Fincastle, Amherst, Hinton, Hix, and Union
1000 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
1 to 2 inches, mainly at the higher elevations. Ice
accumulations generally less than one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina, up through the Grayson
Highlands and along the southern Blue Ridge, into portions of
the New River, Roanoke, Rover, and Shenandoah valleys.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Friday. The
precipitation is expected to begin as snow during the afternoon
then mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1041 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ060-061-TNZ013>018-036>047-068>074-085>087-100>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-171900-
Cherokee-Clay-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-Sullivan-Johnson-
Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-Southeast Greene-
Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-Southeast Carter-Loudon-
Knox-Jefferson-NW Blount-Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-
Sevier Smoky Mountains-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-Southeast Monroe-
Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-Wise-Scott-Russell-Washington-
Including the cities of Murphy, Hayesville, La Follette,
Tazewell, Sneedville, Rogersville, Kingsport, Bristol,
Mountain City, Clinton, Oak Ridge, Maynardville, Rutledge,
Morristown, Newport, Cosby, Greeneville, Cedar Creek,
Johnson City, Erwin, Elizabethton, Roan Mountain, Lenoir City,
Knoxville, Dandridge, Maryville, Cades Cove, Sevierville,
Gatlinburg, Athens, Madisonville, Coker Creek, Cleveland, Benton,
Ducktown, Jonesville, Wise, Norton, Gate City, Lebanon,
and Abingdon
1041 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...Light wintry mix through 2 PM...
A mix of rain, sleet, and snow is possible as the leading edge of
the precipitation moves through over the next few hours. No
travel impacts are expected, but visibilities may briefly drop
below one mile in heavier bursts.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1013 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ048>053-058-059-062>064-501-503-505-172000-
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut,
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo,
Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Mount Mitchell State Park,
Spruce Pine, Poplar, Newfound Gap, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City,
Luada, Smokemont, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso,
Cove Creek, Lake Junaluska, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah,
Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle,
Nantahala Lake, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard,
Cedar Mountain, Little River, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford,
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
1013 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...BRIEF WINTRY WEATHER POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA MOUNTAINS TODAY...
Moisture will overspread the North Carolina mountains today from
the west. With temperatures expected to linger around freezing
into early afternoon, especially across the higher elevations, a
brief wintry mix of light freezing rain, sleet, and/or snow will
be possible. While the most significant accumulations are
expected in areas from Avery County north, where a Winter Weather
Advisory is in effect, very light accumulations of snow and
sleet, generally less than an inch, along with a light glaze of
ice will be possible across the remainder of the area, especially
above 3500 feet. Some slick spots may develop on bridges or
overpasses, but any accumulations should melt as temperatures warm
and precipitation changes to all rain later this afternoon into
the evening.
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
624 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009-010-012-015-WVZ042-171730-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Grayson-
Mercer-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell,
Marion, Bland, Wytheville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale,
Volney, Bluefield, and Flat Top
624 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...Wintry Mix Beginning Early Afternoon...
An upper level disturbance over the Tennessee and
Lower Ohio Valleys will move east today, passing
through the Mid-Atlantic Region tonight. A wintry
mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will accompany
this weather system, beginning across the High Country of North
Carolina, and far western Virgina early this afternoon. Lower
elevations are expected to receive less than an inch of snow, with
a couple inches possible at the highest elevations before
changing to rain or freezing rain. If temperatures remain below 32
degrees then, some ice accretion will be possible. Areas along
the Blue Ridge Parkway will likely see the greatest ice
accumulation with up to a tenth of an inch possible.
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
346 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ033-048>050-053-501-503-505-171715-
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Caldwell Mountains-
Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust,
Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck,
Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick,
Mount Mitchell State Park, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville,
Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn,
and Old Fort
346 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...BRIEF WINTRY WEATHER POSSIBLE ACROSS THE NORTHERN NORTH
CAROLINA MOUNTAINS TODAY...
Moisture will overspread the northern mountains of North Carolina
today from the west. With temperatures below freezing this
morning, rising slowly through the day, a wintry mix of light
freezing rain, sleet, and/or snow will be possible through the
day. Light accumulations of snow, generally less than an inch but
with isolated locations possibly seeing a couple of inches, will
be possible mainly this afternoon, as well as isolated trace
amounts of ice on elevated surfaces. Some slick spots may develop
on bridges or overpasses, but any accumulations should melt as
temperatures warm and precipitation changes to all rain late this
evening.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1030 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ011-013>020-022>024-034-035-WVZ043-044-507-508-
181000-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-
Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-
Amherst-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
1030 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia, west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
.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.
.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.
Also, passage of a strong cold front is expected to bring a sudden
drop in temperatures Sunday which may result in a rapid freeze and
onset of accumulating snow, strong northwest winds, as well as low
wind chills.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1030 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ032-033-043>047-058-059-181000-
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
1030 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A passing Arctic cold front may produce enough rainfall to result in
minor flooding, especially along larger rivers Sunday into Monday.
In addition, strong post frontal northwest winds and much colder
temperatures are expected Sunday night and Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1021 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ087-096-099-106-108>110-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-054>056-058-
059-181530-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-
Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-
Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry-
1021 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Isolated TSTMs Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1017 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-181530-
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
1017 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A light wintry mix of precipitation will be possible across the
portions of the North Carolina mountains this afternoon and evening.
See the Special Weather Statement (CAESPSGSP) for more information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A strong cold front is expected to push through the region on Sunday
with strong and gusty northwest winds supporting rapidly falling
temperatures with a flash freeze and accumulating northwest flow
snow showers possible. The gusty winds will continue through at
least Sunday night with downed trees and powerlines possible. This
will likely be the coldest airmass of the season with low
temperatures in the single digits and teens Sunday night into Monday
morning. These temperatures along with gusty winds could support
dangerously cold wind chills in the single digits to teens below zero
in elevations above 3500 ft, especially near the Tennessee border.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
None.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1017 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ033-181530-
Avery-
1017 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
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.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A strong cold front is expected to push through the region on Sunday
with strong and gusty northwest winds supporting rapidly falling
temperatures with a flash freeze and accumulating northwest flow
snow showers possible. The gusty winds will continue through at
least Sunday night with downed trees and powerlines possible. This
will likely be the coldest airmass of the season with low
temperatures in the single digits and teens Sunday night into Monday
morning. These temperatures along with gusty winds could support
dangerously cold wind chills in the single digits to teens below
zero.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
None.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
419 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-180930-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
419 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible at times Sunday afternoon
into evening as an arctic cold front moves through the region. Wind
chills in the single digits will be possible Sunday night into Monday
morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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