Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued the following advisory.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Catawba- Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains- Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Mooresville, Newton, Patterson, Marion, Dysartsville, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Sawmills, Old Fort, Asheville, Banner Elk, Saluda, Celo, Tuxedo, Lenoir, Micaville, Dana, Pleasant Grove, Taylorsville, Ashford, Woodlawn, Sugar Hill, Burnsville, Farmington, Nebo, Hickory, Fork Church, Kings Creek, Mocksville, Chimney Rock State Park, St. Stephens, Granite Falls, Candler, Busick, Hiddenite, Fero, Bethlehem, Fletcher, East Flat Rock, Black Mountain, Ramseytown, Valdese, Millersville, Poplar, Hendersonville, Statesville, Swiss, Morganton, Glenwood, Ingalls, Spruce Pine, Stony Point, Ellendale, Newland, and Advance 927 PM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY.

WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Precipitation may start out as sleet or a wintry mix in the Northern Mountains overnight tonight, with minor sleet accumulations. Total ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch possible, mainly along the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Piedmont areas are expected to have up to a few hundredths of an inch of ice. 

WHERE...The Northern Mountains, portions of the French Broad Valley and adjacent foothills, and most of the Northwest Piedmont in North Carolina.

WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. 

IMPACTS...Icing may create slippery conditions on roads, bridges and sidewalks. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.