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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 2:49 AM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations
mainly between 3 and 7 inches, with a foot or more possible on the
high peaks of the Smokies. Up to an inch is possible in the
valleys beneath the Smokies.

* WHERE...The high elevations of Swain County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight until midnight EST Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable, mainly
in the higher elevations. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting from 35 to 45 mph could result
in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility in the high
elevations Sunday night and Monday.

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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