Winter Storm Watch - Friday Morning 1/10/24 - Saturday Morning, 1/11/25

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ADVISED THAT THE WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

WHAT: Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Mainly snow is expected across the mountains and along and north of the I-40 corridor in the Piedmont, where total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. A wintry mix is expected across the remainder of the area, with 1 to 2 inches of combined ice and snow possible.

WHERE: Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

IMPACTS: Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce scattered outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. 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.