Advisory
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for NW sections of McDowell County. Click link for more info.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for NW sections of McDowell County. Click link for more info. 
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountains including NW sections of McDowell County. (Little Switzerland, Turkey Cove, Ashford, Woodlawn, PG, Old Fort, Blue Ridge Parkway, Crooked Creek) * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Heavy snow and gusty winds could combine to knock down some trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation may start out as a mix of sleet and freezing rain Saturday night, before changing over to mainly snow by daybreak Sunday. Snow will taper off Sunday evening, and temperatures will fall below freezing Sunday night. The heaviest snow accumulations will be in elevations above 3500 ft. There is more uncertainty on snowfall in the valleys. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241
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