370 WWUS42 KGSP 220909 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 409 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024 NCZ033-048>050-221715- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241123T1200Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Luck, Swiss, Walnut, Spruce Pine, Banner Elk, Hot Springs, Marshall, Ramseytown, Busick, Celo, Burnsville, Poplar, Faust, Ingalls, Micaville, Allenstand, Mars Hill, and Newland 409 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations mainly of 2 to 3 inches in lower elevations, and 4 to 6 inches on ridgetops, with a few isolated ridgetop locations seeing up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ NCZ051-052-221715- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241123T1200Z/ Swain-Haywood- Including the cities of Cruso, Canton, Almond, Wesser, Waterville, Waynesville, Alarka, Cove Creek, Luada, and Bryson City 409 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations mainly of 2 to 4 inches with 4 to 8 inches on the highest ridgetops generally above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Haywood and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ ARK