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ISSUED: 2:55 PM JAN. 27, 2019 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Ridgetops of the Smokies and Balsams may see 4 to 6 inches of snow, with slightly higher amounts on the highest ridges. The Black Mountains and other ranges in northwest North Carolina may see 3 to 5 inches. The valleys and lower ridges across the mountain region will see amounts of less than 2 inches. * WHERE...Portions of far northeast Georgia and mountainous western North Carolina. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. A flash freeze is possible in some high elevation areas, meaning wet roads may quickly become icy and slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. &&