Canton, NC

11:04 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 2602 ft
Lon: 82.8° W
Lat: 35.5° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
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Canton Weather at a Glance
Updated 11:04 PM EST
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South Hominy, Candler
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Now
Light Snow
Light Snow
Temperature
16.2 °F
Feels Like 16 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
7:22 AM
6:08 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Snow Showers 14 °F
Snow Showers
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Clear 34 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 16 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 49 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Ice Pellets 49 | 29 °F
Ice Pellets
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 54 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.33 in
Visibility
7.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 2800 ft
Overcast 3500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
64%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAVL 120354Z AUTO 34020G29KT 7SM -SN BKN028 OVC035 M08/M14 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 34032/0342 UPE04SNB04E09B43 SLP222 P0000 T10781139
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Temperature
Windchill
16 °F
Dew Point
6 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
16.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
3.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Haywood
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Patchy fog late this evening. Partly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Windy and colder. Near steady temperatures around 10 above. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent. Wind chill values as low as 18 below.
Sunday
sunny Sunny and brisk. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 14 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 17. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds...becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow...freezing rain and sleet in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain A chance of rain in the evening. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday and Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Friday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs around 50.
Source: NWS at 9:42 PM EST on February 11, 2012
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Forecast
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Sunday, 12
Clear
34 | 16 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
49 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Ice Pellets
49 | 29 °F
Ice Pellets
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
54 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
56 | 36 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
52 | 29 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
54 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 9:42 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Sunday
sunny Sunny and brisk. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 14 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 17. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 17 | 5 27 | 3 31 | 4 23 | 9
Wind 14 mph NW 11 mph NNW 8 mph NW 1 mph North
Humidity 62% 35% 32% 56%
Chance of Precip. 60% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 26% 13% 9% 2%
Conditions Chance of Snow Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:22 AM
6:08 PM
Source: NWS at 9:42 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds...becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 9 40 | 12 43 | 12 35 | 17
Wind 0 mph NE 1 mph NE 3 mph South 1 mph South
Humidity 68% 32% 28% 50%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 30%
Cloud Cover 16% 48% 68% 90%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
7:21 AM
6:09 PM
Source: NWS at 9:42 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow...freezing rain and sleet in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain A chance of rain in the evening. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 22 44 | 32 43 | 31 33 | 31
Wind 1 mph SW 6 mph SW 3 mph SSW 1 mph SW
Humidity 68% 62% 66% 92%
Chance of Precip. 30% 40% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 100% 94% 83% 79%
Conditions Chance of Snow Ice Pellets Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
6:10 PM
Source: NWS at 9:42 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 29 48 | 35 46 | 36 39 | 36
Wind 1 mph West 0 mph NW 0 mph NE 1 mph East
Humidity 95% 63% 68% 85%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 71% 58% 44% 53%
Conditions Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:19 AM
6:11 PM
Source: NWS at 9:42 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Thursday and Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 33 51 | 39 48 | 41 41 | 39
Wind 4 mph SE 5 mph SSE 2 mph South 4 mph SSW
Humidity 88% 64% 79% 94%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 66% 79% 79% 80%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
6:12 PM
Source: NWS at 9:42 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Friday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs around 50.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 36 48 | 34 43 | 34 35 | 30
Wind 6 mph WNW 8 mph NW 7 mph NW 5 mph NW
Humidity 93% 60% 70% 83%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 76% 73% 59% 44%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
6:12 PM
Source: NWS at 9:42 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs around 50.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 27 49 | 27 45 | 27 35 | 30
Wind 2 mph NNW 0 mph NNW 1 mph West 5 mph NW
Humidity 84% 47% 52% 83%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 34% 25% 30% 44%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
6:12 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KAVL) 50 °F 29 °F
Record (KAVL) 74 °F (1932) 7 °F (1955)
Yesterday 49 °F 26 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 27
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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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
Tuesday Good
PM2.5
Tuesday Good
OZONE
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:22 AM EST 6:08 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:56 AM EST 6:35 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:26 AM EST 7:05 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:56 AM EST 7:35 PM EST
Moon 10:42 PM EST (2/11) 9:15 AM EST (2/11)
Length Of Visible Light 11h 38m
Length of Day
10h 46m
Tomorrow will be 2m 1s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 78% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
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State Highs State Lows
59 °F
Hatteras
57 °F
Wilmington
55 °F
Southport
53 °F
Beaufort
53 °F
Piney Island
12 °F
Jefferson
19 °F
Asheville
19 °F
Franklin
21 °F
North Wilkesboro
23 °F
Winston-Salem
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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METAR KAVL 120354Z AUTO 34020G29KT 7SM -SN BKN028 OVC035 M08/M14 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 34032/0342 UPE04SNB04E09B43 SLP222 P0000 T10781139

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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS EAST FORK PIGEON RIVER NEAR CANT NC, Canton, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2640 ft 9:30 PM EST MADIS
South Hominy, Candler, NC 16.2 °F 16 °F 6 °F 64% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2580 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Hydershire, Clyde, NC 13.3 °F 8 °F 1 °F 58% WSW  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 2800 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire
Bethel Vue, Waynesville, NC 13.3 °F 13 °F 0 °F 56% East  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2895 ft 11:03 PM EST Normal
Davis Creek, Candler, NC 15.6 °F 16 °F 2 °F 53% NW  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 2444 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Estates at Boulder Creek, Waynesville, NC 13.0 °F 5 °F 4 °F 65% SSE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3159 ft 11:02 PM EST Normal  
Utah Mountain Rockface, Waynesville, NC 11.2 °F 11 °F 4 °F 74% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3500 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Iron Duff, Waynesville, NC 14.9 °F 7 °F -2 °F 47% NW  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 2800 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS LAKE LOGAN AT DAM NEAR HAZELWOOD NC, Hazelwood, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2855 ft 10:30 PM EST MADIS
Hayes Cove, Leicester, NC 16.6 °F 7 °F 6 °F 64% North  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2475 ft 11:00 PM EST Normal  
Quail Cove, Clyde, NC 10.4 °F 10 °F 7 °F 85% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3500 ft 10:57 PM EST Normal
Auburn Park, Waynesville, NC 15.6 °F 16 °F 7 °F 67% North  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2800 ft 9:13 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Billy Cove, Candler, NC 17.1 °F 17 °F 10 °F 72% SE  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 2398 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire  
WNC Landscaping- J.Creek, Waynesville, NC 15.3 °F 15 °F -1 °F 47% WSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2792 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire
Enka, Candler, NC 16.1 °F 10 °F 8 °F 69% West  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1800 ft 11:03 PM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Leicester NC , Leicester, NC 13 °F 3 °F 7 °F 78% South  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 2900 ft 10:29 PM EST MADIS
Saunookweather, Waynesville, NC 12.3 °F 12 °F 2 °F 62% NNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3388 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire
RAWS DAVIDSON RIVER NC, Penrose, NC 12 °F 1 °F 1 °F 60% North  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 3200 ft 10:04 PM EST MADIS
Niki's High Vista Weather, Mills River, NC 14.9 °F 7 °F 8 °F 75% West  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2825 ft 11:00 PM EST Normal  
HADS FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE NC, Asheville, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1950 ft 10:00 PM EST MADIS
MSD, Asheville, NC 18.1 °F 2 °F 7 °F 61% North  at  19.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1952 ft 10:53 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Asheville NC , Asheville, NC 18 °F 2 °F 7 °F 61% North  at  19 mph 0.00 in / hr 2237 ft 10:30 PM EST MADIS
HADS LEICESTER RAIN NEAR MARSHALL NC, Alexander, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2040 ft 10:15 PM EST MADIS
Reynolds Mountain West, Asheville, NC 14.2 °F -1 °F 6 °F 71% NNE  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2720 ft 11:00 PM EST Normal  
Forge Mountain, Mills River, NC 17.4 °F 17 °F 4 °F 55% SE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2540 ft 11:00 PM EST Normal
Woodland Hills/New Stock, Asheville, NC 17.4 °F 17 °F 6 °F 62% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2190 ft 11:01 PM EST Normal  
Sunset Mountain, Asheville, NC 14.6 °F - 5 °F 64% NW  at  13.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2470 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire
Pisgah Forest, NC 20.0 °F 20 °F 4 °F 50% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2300 ft 11:00 PM EST Normal
Sunset Summit, Asheville, NC 14.0 °F -2 °F 7 °F 74% WNW  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3040 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Sherwood Heights, Asheville, NC 15.9 °F 16 °F 4 °F 59% SSE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2440 ft 11:03 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Etowah N, Etowah, NC 16 °F 5 °F 6 °F 64% NW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 2376 ft 10:42 PM EST MADIS
Up in the mountains, Canton, NC 7.0 °F 7 °F 4 °F 88% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4000 ft 11:03 PM EST Normal  
GUSTY KNOLL, Hemphill / Cataloochee, Waynesville, NC 10.6 °F 1 °F -2 °F 55% East  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 3711 ft 11:04 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Rugged Cross Ridge, Clyde, NC 10.4 °F 10 °F 10 °F 100% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4175 ft 10:59 PM EST Normal
Dogstar Observatory, Sylva, NC 11.1 °F 11 °F 0 °F 62% NNE  at  1.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 3800 ft 11:03 PM EST Normal
Hurricane Ridge, Clyde, NC 7.7 °F -8 °F 5 °F 90% West  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4100 ft 10:56 PM EST Normal  
RAWS IP STATION NC, Clyde, NC 2 °F -13 °F -2 °F 83% North  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 5291 ft 10:03 PM EST MADIS
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Winter Storm Warning, Wind Chill Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:51 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am EST Sunday
for elevations above 3500 feet...
... Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 10 am EST Sunday...

* locations... Swain and Haywood counties in North Carolina.

* Hazards... snow and blowing snow will create hazardous travel
conditions due to slippery roads and reduced visibility at
times. Higher elevations in the smokies and balsams will see
near blizzard conditions at times. Strong wind gusts and cold
wind chills are expected tonight.

* Timing... in effect through Sunday morning.

* Accumulations... 4 to 6 inches of snow above 3500ft.

* Impacts... hazardous travel conditions. Some power outages due to
high winds knocking down tree branches and power lines. Some
roads will become snow covered... making for treacherous driving
conditions.

* Temperatures... will fall into the single digits and teens this
evening as the colder air moves in. Wind chill values will fall
to between 5 above to 5 below zero in the valleys tonight.
Higher elevations will see bitterly cold values from 5 below to
15 below zero.

* Winds... northwest at speeds between 25 and 35 mph with gusts up
to 40 to 50 mph over the higher elevations during the 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.






Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:43 PM EST on February 11, 2012

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 0
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation
is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn
spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available
on our home Page at weather.Gov/gsp

********************storm total snowfall********************

Location storm total time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     /inches/ measurement

North Carolina

... Avery County...
   Beech Mountain 3.0 700 PM 2/11 beech mtn pd

... Madison County...
   Cold Spring 9.0 700 PM 2/11 spotter at Haywood
                                              border. Temp 8 degrees.
                                              Wind chill -7.
                                              Wind blown some spots
                                              bare... some 2 foot drift
                                              estimated 8 to 9 inches.

   Wolf Ridge ski resort 6.0 700 PM 2/11 employee

   Spring Creek 4.0 700 PM 2/11 spotter. 3 to 4 in.

   Marshall 1.0 1205 PM 2/11 911 call center.
                                              Around half inch
                                              most places.

... Mitchell County...
   Buladean 3.0 700 PM 2/11 spotter 2 to 3 in.
                                              16 degrees

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