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Location: Banner Elk, NC
Elevation: 3845ft
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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:57 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3
AM EDT TUESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up
to 3 inches. Higher amounts in the elevations above 5000 feet. A
dusting to possibly an inch in some lower elevation locations.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee
border above 3500 feet.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The snow will create snow covered roads and produce
scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees
and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:18 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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