Bakersville, NC

6:11 AM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 3163 ft
Lon: 82.1° W
Lat: 36.0° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Bakersville Weather at a Glance
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Now
Light Snow
Light Snow
Temperature
33.5 °F
Feels Like 30 °F
Wind(mph)
4.0
Sunrise / Set
7:20 AM
6:05 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 30 °F
Snow Showers
70% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Snow Showers 13 °F
Snow Showers
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 27 | 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Partly Cloudy 41 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 43 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance Rain 52 | 32 °F
Chance Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.67 in
Visibility
8.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 1400 ft
Overcast 1900 ft
Moisture
Humidity
82%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Windchill
30 °F
Dew Point
29 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4.0 mph from Variable
Wind Gust
4.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
2.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Mitchell
Today
chancesnow Snow showers likely. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Windy with highs around 30. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph...increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely...mainly in the evening. Total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Windy and cold with lows around 12. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 8 below after midnight.
Sunday
sunny Sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 8 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear and windy. Cold with lows around 16. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and freezing rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow and freezing rain in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_snow Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Friday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Source: NWS at 4:54 am EST on February 11, 2012
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Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 am EST Sunday...
Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 10 am EST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 28705
Saturday, 11
Snow Showers
30 | 13 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Sunday, 12
Partly Cloudy
27 | 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
41 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
43 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Chance Rain
52 | 32 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
50 | 38 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
50 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 4:54 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Mitchell
Today
chancesnow Snow showers likely. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Windy with highs around 30. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph...increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely...mainly in the evening. Total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Windy and cold with lows around 12. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 8 below after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 23 29 | 13 24 | 4 17 | 4
Wind 14 mph WNW 21 mph NW 21 mph NW 21 mph NW
Humidity 75% 52% 43% 53%
Chance of Precip. 70% 70% 70% 60%
Cloud Cover 67% 71% 67% 60%
Conditions Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow Showers Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 4:54 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Mitchell
Sunday
sunny Sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 8 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear and windy. Cold with lows around 16. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 17 | 3 23 | 4 26 | 5 19 | 7
Wind 20 mph NW 14 mph NW 19 mph WNW 16 mph NW
Humidity 56% 41% 41% 58%
Chance of Precip. 60% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 47% 24% 9% 11%
Conditions Chance of Snow Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:19 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 4:54 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Mitchell
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and freezing rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 16 | 7 31 | 10 39 | 15 32 | 18
Wind 7 mph NW 5 mph NW 2 mph West 4 mph SSE
Humidity 68% 42% 37% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 21% 35% 53% 64%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
6:07 PM
Source: NWS at 4:54 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Mitchell
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow and freezing rain in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_snow Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 28 | 21 39 | 26 39 | 31 35 | 31
Wind 4 mph SSW 5 mph South 2 mph South 4 mph SW
Humidity 74% 60% 75% 86%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 74% 83% 81% 68%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
6:08 PM
Source: NWS at 4:54 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Mitchell
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 31 47 | 32 44 | 34 37 | 32
Wind 5 mph WNW 3 mph NW 0 mph WNW 1 mph West
Humidity 88% 56% 67% 82%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 60% 53% 52% 52%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
6:09 PM
Source: NWS at 4:54 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Mitchell
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 31 46 | 34 46 | 37 41 | 36
Wind 1 mph SW 4 mph South 2 mph SSW 1 mph SW
Humidity 93% 64% 72% 87%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 63% 74% 77% 79%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
6:09 PM
Source: NWS at 4:54 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Mitchell
Friday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 36 47 | 36 47 | 36 41 | 36
Wind 2 mph West 5 mph WNW 5 mph West 1 mph SW
Humidity 92% 64% 63% 87%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 72% 65% 65% 79%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
6:09 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KTRI) 48 °F 26 °F
Record (KTRI) 76 °F (1965) 4 °F (1955)
Yesterday 44 °F 23 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 31
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Moderate
PM2.5
Current Good
PM2.5
Saturday Good
PM2.5
Saturday Good
OZONE
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
OZONE
Monday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
OZONE
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:20 AM EST 6:05 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:54 AM EST 6:31 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:23 AM EST 7:02 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:54 AM EST 7:31 PM EST
Moon 10:40 PM EST 9:12 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 37m
Length of Day
10h 44m
Tomorrow will be 2m 2s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
55 °F
Hatteras
51 °F
Piney Island
48 °F
Wilmington
32 °F
Lincolnton
32 °F
Jefferson
33 °F
Lexington
33 °F
Albemarle
33 °F
Shelby
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Elizabethton 32 °F Light Snow 5:55 AM EST
Boone 30 °F Overcast 5:55 AM EST
Morganton 32 °F Overcast 5:55 AM EST
Tri-Cities 34 °F Light Snow Mist 5:53 AM EST
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Wind Speed: 4.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 246° (WSW)
Ceiling: 1400 ft

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Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Average High 71° F/ 21° C
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Food City 500 1:13 PM EDT on March 18, 2012 Average High 57° F/ 13° C
Irwin Tools Night Race 7:43 PM EDT on August 25, 2012 Average High 84° F/ 28° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 11, 2012 Chance of Rain, 45 °F
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Bakersville, Bakersville, NC 33.5 °F 30 °F 29 °F 82% WSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2700 ft 6:11 AM EST Normal  
NonFedAWOS AVERY COUNTY , Linville Falls, NC 32 °F 25 °F 27 °F 80% NW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2750 ft 5:35 AM EST MADIS
Beans Creek, Bakersville, NC 33.3 °F 33 °F 28 °F 82% NNE  at  2.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 2539 ft 6:11 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Buladean, Bakersville, NC 27.6 °F 28 °F 27 °F 97% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4080 ft 5:59 AM EST Normal
View Looking North, Little Switzerland, NC 28.4 °F 17 °F 26 °F 91% NW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3720 ft 6:08 AM EST Normal  
Winter Star Environmental, Burnsville, NC 31.9 °F 32 °F 27 °F 82% NNE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2875 ft 6:03 AM EST Normal  
Downtown, LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC 31.1 °F 31 °F 24 °F 73% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3455 ft 6:10 AM EST Normal
Hill Nursery, Burnsville, NC 33.1 °F 33 °F 26 °F 76% NE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2685 ft 6:07 AM EST Normal  
Christopher Koch Burnsville, NC 28714, Burnsville, NC 33.4 °F 28 °F 26 °F 74% NW  at  5.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 2883 ft 6:11 AM EST Rapid Fire
HADS BURNSVILLE RAIN NEAR YANCY NC, Burnsville, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3040 ft 5:00 AM EST MADIS
HADS BURBANK RAIN NEAR ROAN MOUNTAIN TN, Roan Mountain, TN - - - - North  at  - 0.01 in / hr 2990 ft 5:45 AM EST MADIS
Ripshin Ridge, Roan Mountain, TN 26.6 °F 22 °F 26 °F 96% NW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3547 ft 6:10 AM EST Normal  
Gingercake Acres/Jonas Ridge, Newland, NC 30.9 °F 31 °F - - SE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3750 ft 6:04 AM EST Normal
RAWS JESSEN STATION NC, Erwin, TN 28 °F 23 °F 27 °F 97% East  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 3633 ft 5:45 AM EST MADIS
RAWS NORTH COVE PINNACLE (FR1) NC, Little Switzerland, NC 33 °F 24 °F 28 °F 83% SSE  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 2560 ft 5:01 AM EST MADIS
RAWS BUSICK NC, Little Switzerland, NC 34 °F 29 °F 26 °F 73% NE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 2892 ft 5:05 AM EST MADIS
HADS BANNER ELK RAIN GAUGE NC, Valle Crucis, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3490 ft 5:00 AM EST MADIS
BobKat Lodge on Possum Trot Mountain, Burnsville, NC 29.8 °F 30 °F 24 °F 77% NE  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 3150 ft 6:11 AM EST Rapid Fire  
RAWS Watuaga TN, Unicoi, TN 29 °F 21 °F 29 °F 100% NNW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 2879 ft 5:05 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Beech Mountain NC , Valle Crucis, NC 27 °F 27 °F 26 °F 95% NW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3999 ft 5:44 AM EST MADIS
Raven Hill, Blowing Rock, NC 27.7 °F 20 °F 25 °F 90% NW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3800 ft 6:11 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Boone Fork/Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock, NC 29.3 °F 19 °F 27 °F 91% WNW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3599 ft 6:08 AM EST Normal  
Mountain Air, Burnsville, NC 25.8 °F 20 °F 25 °F 96% WNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4390 ft 6:01 AM EST Normal
APRSWXNET Linville NC U, Crossnore, NC 25 °F 17 °F 25 °F 100% WNW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 4471 ft 5:43 AM EST MADIS
2 miles south of Hampton, Hampton, TN 32.2 °F 26 °F 28 °F 86% NW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2100 ft 6:11 AM EST Rapid Fire
Seven Devils, NC, Seven Devils, NC 24.2 °F 18 °F 22 °F 92% NE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4262 ft 6:03 AM EST Normal
Wolf Laurel, MARS HILL, NC 24.3 °F 17 °F 24 °F 99% North  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4301 ft 6:02 AM EST Normal
Creek Ridge, Beech Mountain, NC 25.5 °F 17 °F 22 °F 85% West  at  7.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 4400 ft 6:10 AM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Hampton TN , Hampton, TN 33 °F 28 °F 30 °F 88% NE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 2027 ft 5:36 AM EST MADIS
Sugar Mountain, Banner Elk, NC 22.2 °F 15 °F 21 °F 94% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4910 ft 6:08 AM EST Normal
Fox Run, Beech Mountain, NC 22.8 °F 15 °F 22 °F 96% SW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4960 ft 5:59 AM EST Normal  
Greenlee, Old Fort, NC 30.4 °F 30 °F 30 °F 98% WNW  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1411 ft 6:11 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Old Wildlife Club, Nebo, NC 39.9 °F 40 °F 31 °F 71% SW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1247 ft 6:10 AM EST Normal  
HADS CATAWBA RIVER NEAR PLEASANT GARD NC, Marion, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1229 ft 4:45 AM EST MADIS
HADS MOUNT MITCHELL STATE PARK NC, Montreat, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 6240 ft 5:15 AM EST MADIS
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Winter Storm Warning, Wind Chill Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:20 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 am EST Sunday...
... Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 10 am
EST Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Winter Storm Warning for snow... which is in effect until 6 am
EST Sunday. A Wind Chill Advisory has also been issued. This Wind
Chill Advisory is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 10 am EST
Sunday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Locations... the northern mountains of North Carolina.

* Hazards... snow and blowing snow will create hazardous travel
conditions due to slippery roads and reduced visibility at
times. Strong wind gusts and cold wind chills are expected
today and tonight.

* Timing... in effect through Sunday morning.

* Accumulations... 4 to 6 inches of snow.

* Impacts... hazardous travel conditions. Some power outages due
to high winds knocking down tree branches and power lines.

* Temperatures... will hold steady in the upper 20s for the valleys
and lower 20s for the higher elevations today and then fall into
the single digits and teens this evening as the colder air moves in.

* Winds... will steadily increase out of the northwest today with
speeds between 25 and 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 55 mph over
the higher elevations during the afternoon and evening.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel... be sure to take along your cell
phone. Wear a warm coat... gloves... and boots. Keep a blanket...
flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.