NWS Special Weather Statement (Madison County)

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Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 4:08AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...LIGHT WINTRY PRECIPITATION TONIGHT NEAR THE TENNESSEE BORDER... In the wake of a cold front, temperatures will begin falling late this afternoon in the higher elevations of western North Carolina, mainly along the Tennessee border. Precipitation will continue as the temperatures cool below freezing. This is expected to produce a period of sleet followed by light snowfall. Total accumulation of snow and sleet is expected to be less than an inch in most areas, but the highest ridges could see up to 2 inches. In the higher elevations near the northern Blue Ridge Escarpment, including Grandfather Mountain, Beech Mountain and the Black Mountains, freezing rain also is expected near the start of the event, causing a light coating of ice on elevated surfaces such as decks and bridges. The total ice accumulation will be less than a tenth of an inch. Extra caution is advised for drivers traveling tonight or Wednesday morning. Slippery road conditions could develop on mountain roads.

Counties Affected:
Avery; Graham; Haywood; Madison; Mitchell; Swain; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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