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Rabun-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City,
Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut,
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo,
Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka,
Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville,
Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah,
Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle,
Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain,
Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock,
Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort,
and Saluda
255 PM EST Sun Jan 27 2019
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Ridgetops of the Smokies and Balsams
may see 4 to 6 inches of snow, with slightly higher amounts on
the highest ridges. The Black Mountains and other ranges in
northwest North Carolina may see 3 to 5 inches. The valleys and
lower ridges across the mountain region will see amounts of
less than 2 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of far northeast Georgia and mountainous western
North Carolina.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. A flash freeze is possible in some high elevation
areas, meaning wet roads may quickly become icy and slippery.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
