Unfortunately, that is the case with these NWFS events here in Mitchell county. Areas north and west of Bakersville (Roan, Unaka, Buladean, and Poplar) tend to get the most during these events. However, Little Switzerland gets the best during the synoptic setups and icy CAD events along the BRP. Sometimes the NWFS events can break containment of the higher elevation TN border and give Spruce Pine some nice totals. Numerous times in my 55 years, I've seen the Buladean valley socked in with 6-8" of flow snow while Spruce Pine was sunny and dry all day! Good luck with this one...maybe we get to see our first measurable snow of the season!