Full Notification

A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains states will send abundant moisture into the region atop a wedge of surface-based cold air tonight. This setup will be favorable for not only heavy precipitation, but also the development of freezing rain and sleet - especially over the central and northern Blue Ridge mountains and the adjacent foothills. Heavy accumulations of freezing rain and sleet could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions.

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected above 2500 feet. Mixed precipitation expected below 2500 feet. Above 2500 feet, total sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected. Below 2500 feet, total sleet accumulations of up to one quarter inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Transylvania and Henderson Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HENDERSON ... BUNCOMBE ... TRANSYLVANIA

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of sleet, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of sleet, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report sleet and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsgsp. 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.