Full Notification

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina, mainly along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the freezing rain is expected to fall along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment from around Black Mountain and Old Fort up to Blowing Rock late tonight and early Thursday morning. Temperatures should warm quickly around sunrise Thursday, ending the threat.

* AFFECTED AREAS: AVERY ... YANCEY ... MITCHELL ... CALDWELL MOUNTAINS ... BURKE MOUNTAINS ... MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS ... RUTHERFORD MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. Please report snow 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. The latest state road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.