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We've been upgraded to a winter storm warning! URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1236 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-300300- /O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0002.260130T2100Z-260201T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WS.W.0001.260130T2100Z-260201T1200Z/ 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 Cullowhee, Swiss, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Old Fort, Wesser, Busick, Celo, Wolf Mountain, Ramseytown, Cruso, East Flat Rock, Waterville, Marshall, Candler, Fletcher, Bryson City, Black Mountain, Tuckasegee, Spruce Pine, Jonas Ridge, Banner Elk, Canton, Kyle, Tuxedo, Luada, Asheville, Franklin, Stecoah, Walnut, Rainbow Springs, Brevard, Cove Creek, Etowah, Woodlawn, Cashiers, Hot Springs, Waynesville, Saluda, Faust, Dana, Mars Hill, Almond, Micaville, Robbinsville, Alarka, Luck, Sylva, Ashford, Burnsville, Poplar, Patterson, Chimney Rock State Park, Allenstand, Newland, Highlands, Sugar Hill, and Ingalls 1236 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ Extreme Cold Watch URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1231 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-300300- /O.NEW.KGSP.EC.A.0002.260131T1800Z-260201T1800Z/ 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 Cullowhee, Swiss, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Old Fort, Wesser, Busick, Celo, Wolf Mountain, Ramseytown, Cruso, East Flat Rock, Waterville, Marshall, Candler, Fletcher, Bryson City, Black Mountain, Tuckasegee, Spruce Pine, Jonas Ridge, Banner Elk, Canton, Kyle, Tuxedo, Luada, Asheville, Franklin, Stecoah, Walnut, Rainbow Springs, Brevard, Cove Creek, Etowah, Woodlawn, Cashiers, Hot Springs, Waynesville, Saluda, Faust, Dana, Mars Hill, Almond, Micaville, Robbinsville, Alarka, Luck, Sylva, Ashford, Burnsville, Poplar, Patterson, Chimney Rock State Park, Allenstand, Newland, Highlands, Sugar Hill, and Ingalls 1231 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below possible. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

5 with diamond dust and clear skies in Wolf this morning. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

6 with absolutely gorgeous diamond dust falling this morning in Wolf. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

I ran over a squirrel. Maybe that helped a little? Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Spruce Pine is still under a sheet of ice today. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

It was colder at the base of the mountain. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Starting the day at 2° with light diamond dust falling in Wolf. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

-3.8 with snow still pouring sideways in Wolf. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

I think it was about this cold at one point last winter. Couldn't tell you a date though. I've been down to -6 this season already. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

-2 with light snow here. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

1.4 with moderate snow. Over 3.5" now. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Down to 2.8 and still pouring snow. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Down to 6. Snow continues to fly. 2.5" now. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Just lost power for a few minutes. The wind is gusting to 30. 8 currently with moderate snow and sun peeking out to the south currently. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

8 with light snow in Wolf. About an inch on the ground. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

31 with light snow and fog in Wolf. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Flurries have begun in Wolf. Currently 35 and very windy. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Yeah it is...I just saw that it's currently 62 just over the border in Townsend. Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

My yard is a solid sheet of ice. There was still about an inch of snow leftover from last weekend when this began. Well it's all ice now. I'm working on chipping it out of my driveway before it snows later. I'd like to be able to get out of my yard by Wednesday. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Up to 37 now thankfully. The wind is relentless. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Currently 35 with SW wind gusting to 50 in Wolf. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Wow. I've climbed to 29 now with a strong SW wind. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

Moderate sleet now. I'm sure it'll be zr shortly. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

21 with moderate snow now in Wolf. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk

23 with moderate sleet currently. About .25" ice accretion on everything so far. Nights like this are what bourbon is for. Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro using Tapatalk