Full Notification

Below is a weather statement everyone has likely seen. Residents should take this seriously and be prepared ahead of time. Expect power outages due to downed trees and power lines. Please stay off the roadways and allow emergency services along with DOT do their jobs. Our area varies greatly with elevation changes meaning you may leave home in the valley at 1600’ and find yourself on dangerous icy conditions only a few miles away. The department will respond to calls however it may be a delayed response due to conditions and we will not pull vehicles out of ditches. We strongly encourage everyone to get what food, water, medications, etc that you may need today. Do not contact the department to ask about road conditions, we do not ride around just to see. You can contact DOT for road updates and as always monitor your local radio and television stations for updates and other information.

Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Warning

4:36 AM EST, 11/14,expires 1:00 PM EST, 11/15

... Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday above 2500 feet... ... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday below 2500 feet...

* what... heavy mixed precipitation expected above 2500 feet. Mixed precipitation expected below 2500 feet. Above 2500 feet, total sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected. Below 2500 feet, total sleet accumulations of up to one quarter inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected.

* Where... Buncombe, Transylvania and Henderson counties.

* When... from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of sleet, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of sleet, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Please report sleet and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at... 1... 800... 2 6 7... 8 1 0 1. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also Post your report to National Weather Service Greenville Spartanburg facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.Weather.Gov/gsp.

Instructions:

Be prepared late evening through tomorrow for rapidly changing conditions. Avoid going out if at all possible.