Lake Lure's Izzy Update 1-17-22

Beware of black ice, hazardous roads and the wind advisory for the Town of Lake Lure, NC and the surrounding area.

AREAS OF BLACK ICE CAUSING TREACHEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS
THIS MORNING AND TONIGHT...

A winter storm affected much of the region with ice, snow, and sleet yesterday. Roads became wet and slushy as temperatures warmed Sunday afternoon, yet many of those roads have become icy again this morning. Slick driving conditions will persist before
temperatures rise above freezing between 10 am and noon. Although some melting is expected this afternoon under abundant sunshine, some secondary or shaded roads may remain treacherous throughout the day. Areas of black ice will develop again tonight and make for hazardous driving conditions for the Tuesday morning commute.

Transportation agencies are advising the public to stay off roads this morning unless absolutely necessary. Any motorists that do venture out are urged to use extreme caution. If a road looks wet, it likely is covered in a thin sheet of ice.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Henderson, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains, McDowell Mountains and Rutherford Mountains. Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this morning, mainly across the high elevations and locations near the Blue Ridge escarpment.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Photo credits: Snowy sunrise photo of Lake Lure courtesy of Maria DiOrio