Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:09 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE TRAVEL PROBLEMS ACROSS THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS THIS MORNING... Light snow has tapered off to flurries across the northern mountains of North Carolina. No additional snow accumulation is expected, so the Winter Weather Advisory was allowed to expire. However, the frequent very strong wind gusts will continue into the afternoon, which will blow and drift the snow that fell overnight. The blowing snow will continue to lower the visibility in some locations and contribute to poor road conditions. Be careful if you have to travel across the region this morning.
Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:16 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 10:16 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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