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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:33 AM Mar. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 1-2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible above 5,000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of a dusting to possibly half an inch in some lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee border above 3500 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:04 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 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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