Canton, NC

3:31 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 2602 ft
Lon: 82.8° W
Lat: 35.5° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
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.
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Canton Weather at a Glance
Updated 2:54 PM EST
Weather Station
Asheville (KAVL)
Elevation
2165 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
24 °F
Feels Like 9 °F
Wind(mph)
21
Sunrise / Set
7:22 AM
6:08 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 32 °F
Snow Showers
70% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Snow Showers 16 °F
Snow Showers
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Clear 34 | 16 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 47 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Ice Pellets 45 | 29 °F
Ice Pellets
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance Rain 54 | 31 °F
Chance Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.99 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 2800 ft
Mostly Cloudy 3700 ft
Overcast 5000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
55%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAVL 111954Z 32018G31KT 10SM UP FEW028 BKN037 OVC050 M04/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 32035/1914 UPB30SNE30B35E46 SLP155 P0000 T10441122
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Temperature
Windchill
9 °F
Dew Point
10 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
21 mph from NW
Wind Gust
36 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
3.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
PM2.5
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Regional Forecast for Haywood
This Afternoon
chancesnow Snow showers. Patchy fog. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy. Near steady temperatures in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening. Snow showers likely...mainly in the evening. Total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Windy and colder with lows 8 to 14 above. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph...decreasing to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 9 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 10 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 17. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and freezing rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday
rain A chance of freezing rain in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_snow Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the evening. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_snow Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Source: NWS at 12:56 PM EST on February 11, 2012
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Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 am EST Sunday...
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Forecast
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Saturday, 11
Snow Showers
32 | 16 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Sunday, 12
Clear
34 | 16 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
47 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Ice Pellets
45 | 29 °F
Ice Pellets
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Chance Rain
54 | 31 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
52 | 36 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
52 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 12:56 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
This Afternoon
chancesnow Snow showers. Patchy fog. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy. Near steady temperatures in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening. Snow showers likely...mainly in the evening. Total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Windy and colder with lows 8 to 14 above. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph...decreasing to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 9 below.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 23 33 | 13 25 | 4 19 | 7
Wind 9 mph NW 19 mph NW 19 mph NNW 15 mph NNW
Humidity 67% 43% 41% 56%
Chance of Precip. 60% 70% 70% 60%
Cloud Cover 57% 65% 91% 77%
Conditions Snow Showers Chance of Snow Snow Showers Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:22 AM
6:08 PM
Source: NWS at 12:56 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 10 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 17. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 17 | 6 28 | 4 32 | 5 22 | 9
Wind 12 mph NNW 12 mph NW 9 mph NW 6 mph WNW
Humidity 59% 36% 31% 56%
Chance of Precip. 60% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 26% 13% 9% 13%
Conditions Chance of Snow Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:21 AM
6:09 PM
Source: NWS at 12:56 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and freezing rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 10 34 | 11 43 | 15 33 | 19
Wind 1 mph WNW 1 mph NNW 0 mph SE 4 mph SSE
Humidity 70% 39% 31% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 27% 43% 59% 67%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
6:10 PM
Source: NWS at 12:56 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Tuesday
rain A chance of freezing rain in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_snow Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the evening. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 28 | 24 39 | 34 39 | 34 33 | 32
Wind 7 mph SSW 3 mph SW 1 mph SSW 2 mph WSW
Humidity 84% 81% 87% 91%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 91% 92% 89% 84%
Conditions Chance of Snow Ice Pellets Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:19 AM
6:11 PM
Source: NWS at 12:56 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Wednesday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 29 48 | 32 45 | 31 37 | 29
Wind 4 mph WNW 2 mph NW 0 mph West 0 mph NE
Humidity 95% 55% 60% 75%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 75% 64% 47% 50%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
6:12 PM
Source: NWS at 12:56 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_snow Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 31 47 | 35 46 | 36 41 | 36
Wind 1 mph SSE 4 mph SE 1 mph SSW 0 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 64% 71% 86%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 65% 78% 82% 80%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
6:12 PM
Source: NWS at 12:56 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Haywood
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_snow Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 34 48 | 36 44 | 34 41 | 36
Wind 2 mph West 5 mph WNW 4 mph West 0 mph SSW
Humidity 92% 64% 71% 86%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 30% 40%
Cloud Cover 80% 79% 65% 80%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
6:12 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 49 °F 27 °F
Record 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 9:15 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 38m
Length of Day
10h 46m
Tomorrow will be 2m 1s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 81% 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
55 °F
Southport
55 °F
Wilmington
55 °F
Hatteras
53 °F
Piney Island
53 °F
Cherry Point
17 °F
Jefferson
24 °F
Asheville
24 °F
Franklin
28 °F
Andrews
30 °F
North Wilkesboro
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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METAR KAVL 111954Z 32018G31KT 10SM UP FEW028 BKN037 OVC050 M04/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 32035/1914 UPB30SNE30B35E46 SLP155 P0000 T10441122

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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 2:30 PM EST MADIS
South Hominy, Candler, NC 20.5 °F 10 °F 10 °F 63% SW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2580 ft 3:30 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Hydershire, Clyde, NC 23.0 °F 23 °F 10 °F 58% SE  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 2800 ft 3:31 PM EST Rapid Fire
Bethel Vue, Waynesville, NC 18.9 °F 19 °F 10 °F 67% South  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2895 ft 3:30 PM EST Normal
Davis Creek, Candler, NC 21.7 °F 16 °F 7 °F 52% SW  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2444 ft 3:31 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Estates at Boulder Creek, Waynesville, NC 18.0 °F 18 °F 11 °F 73% SSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3159 ft 3:27 PM EST Normal  
Utah Mountain Rockface, Waynesville, NC 19.7 °F 20 °F 14 °F 77% WNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3500 ft 3:31 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Iron Duff, Waynesville, NC 21.6 °F 15 °F 7 °F 53% NW  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 2800 ft 3:31 PM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS LAKE LOGAN AT DAM NEAR HAZELWOOD NC, Hazelwood, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2855 ft 2:30 PM EST MADIS
Hayes Cove, Leicester, NC 20.4 °F 10 °F 12 °F 69% North  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2475 ft 3:30 PM EST Normal  
Quail Cove, Clyde, NC 15.2 °F 15 °F 11 °F 84% SW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3500 ft 3:27 PM EST Normal
Auburn Park, Waynesville, NC 20.1 °F 20 °F 10 °F 64% NNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2800 ft 3:31 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Billy Cove, Candler, NC 22.3 °F 11 °F 14 °F 70% SW  at  12.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 2398 ft 3:31 PM EST Rapid Fire  
WNC Landscaping- J.Creek, Waynesville, NC 20.1 °F 14 °F 6 °F 54% ESE  at  4.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 2792 ft 3:31 PM EST Rapid Fire
Enka, Candler, NC 25.8 °F 26 °F 19 °F 75% ESE  at  1.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 1800 ft 12:49 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Leicester NC , Leicester, NC 16 °F 10 °F 13 °F 87% SSE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 2900 ft 2:58 PM EST MADIS
Saunookweather, Waynesville, NC 17.9 °F 12 °F 7 °F 61% West  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3388 ft 3:30 PM EST Rapid Fire
RAWS DAVIDSON RIVER NC, Penrose, NC 20 °F 8 °F 6 °F 55% NE  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 3200 ft 2:04 PM EST MADIS
Niki's High Vista Weather, Mills River, NC 22.0 °F 14 °F 14 °F 71% South  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2825 ft 3:30 PM EST Normal  
HADS FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE NC, Asheville, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1950 ft 2:00 PM EST MADIS
MSD, Asheville, NC 23.7 °F 13 °F 11 °F 58% North  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1952 ft 3:22 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Asheville NC , Asheville, NC 23 °F 8 °F 12 °F 61% North  at  22 mph 0.00 in / hr 2237 ft 3:01 PM EST MADIS
HADS LEICESTER RAIN NEAR MARSHALL NC, Alexander, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2040 ft 2:15 PM EST MADIS
Reynolds Mountain West, Asheville, NC 20.0 °F 5 °F 13 °F 74% North  at  19.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2720 ft 3:30 PM EST Normal  
Woodland Hills/New Stock, Asheville, NC 24.4 °F 16 °F 12 °F 59% NW  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 2190 ft 3:15 PM EST Normal  
Sunset Mountain, Asheville, NC 20.1 °F 10 °F 10 °F 64% WNW  at  9.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 2470 ft 3:31 PM EST Rapid Fire
Pisgah Forest, NC 30.9 °F 31 °F 9 °F 38% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2300 ft 3:30 PM EST Normal
Sunset Summit, Asheville, NC 18.8 °F 4 °F 13 °F 77% WNW  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3040 ft 3:31 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Sherwood Heights, Asheville, NC 20.5 °F 20 °F 10 °F 62% SSE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2440 ft 3:28 PM EST Normal  
Up in the mountains, Canton, NC 13.2 °F 13 °F 10 °F 87% NE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4000 ft 3:30 PM EST Normal  
GUSTY KNOLL, Hemphill / Cataloochee, Waynesville, NC 15.6 °F 5 °F 6 °F 64% ENE  at  8.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 3711 ft 3:30 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Rugged Cross Ridge, Clyde, NC 18.1 °F 18 °F 18 °F 98% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4175 ft 3:29 PM EST Normal
Dogstar Observatory, Sylva, NC 19.6 °F 11 °F 6 °F 54% North  at  6.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 3800 ft 3:28 PM EST Normal
Hurricane Ridge, Clyde, NC 11.3 °F -3 °F 9 °F 91% West  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4100 ft 3:24 PM EST Normal  
RAWS IP STATION NC, Clyde, NC 11 °F -1 °F 8 °F 86% NNE  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 5291 ft 2:03 PM EST MADIS
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Winter Storm Warning, Wind Chill Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:21 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 from 7 PM this evening
to 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 today and 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.
Roads will become snow covered today... but before they do a
thin glaze of ice will develop making for treacherous driving
conditions.

* 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. 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 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.






Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:21 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
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North Carolina

... Avery County...
   Newland 1.0 1215 PM 2/11 911 call center

... Buncombe County...
   Asheville T 1218 PM 2/11 911 call center

... Haywood County...
   Waynesville 0.5 1211 PM 2/11 in the city limits

... Madison County...
   8 N Mars Hill 2.0 1207 PM 2/11 911 call center
   Marshall 1.0 1205 PM 2/11 911 call center

... Mitchell County...
   Bakersville 1.0 1214 PM 2/11 911 call center

... Swain County...
   Bryson City T 1217 PM 2/11 911 call center

... Yancey County...
   Burnsville 1.0 1213 PM 2/11 911 call center


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