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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPDATE 1/16/22 @ 10:15 AM - WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST MONDAY.

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* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of aroun one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 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. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the snow, sleet, and winds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and sleet will continue today, mixing with freezing rain in the warmer valleys. The precipitation 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.

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.