LAKE LURE'S IZZY UPDATE 1/16/22 @ 3 PM

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST MONDAY:

Please see weather updates and travel warnings below. The photo here is from a previous snow in Lake Lure. Send any questions and/or photos to Communications@townoflakelure.com. Stay tuned for updates here as new information becomes available.

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...The mountains of the Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and sleet will begin tapering off this evening in most areas, although snow showers are expected to linger along the Tennessee border into Monday morning. Widespread black ice should be expected Monday morning, and may be a concern into the middle of the week. DOT asks persons to stay off roads unless absolutely necessary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.