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Location: Blowing Rock, NC
Elevation: 4000ft
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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:36 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SLIPPERY ROADS THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Snow showers may lead to additional accumulations, mainly for the
western mountains tonight, tapering off to flurries tomorrow.
Other locations will see snow ending tonight. Wet or snowy roads
will remain slick as temperatures fall below freezing everywhere.
Temperatures tomorrow will be slow to rise, and areas along and
west of the Blue Ridge will not rise above freezing, keeping roads
slippery.

Please use caution if driving. Slow down and allow extra time to
reach your destination.

Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 11:21 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow Above 3500 Feet. Additional snow accumulations up to
two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
Grayson County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.

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: 11:21 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina,
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and
southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 2 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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