...A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE AREA FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY WITH WIDESPREAD ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
Effective: January 10, 2025 @ 10:00am
Expires: January 11, 2025 @ 7:00am
WHAT
Heavy snow and mixed precipitation possible. Widespread snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with up to 6 inches possible. Mixture of sleet and freezing rain possible south of I-40 with light ice accumulation possible.
WHERE
Portions of southwest North Carolina, East Tennessee, and southwest Virginia.
WHEN
From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
IMPACTS
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.