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McDowell County Emergency Management
Thursday January 18th, 2024 :: 08:49 a.m. EST

Advisory

NWS issues Winter Weather Advisory for high elevations of NW McDowell County 7PM Thurs. - 7AM Fri.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
from a trace to one inch, with the higher amounts along the
highest ridge tops. Ice accumulations of a trace to a few
hundredths of an inch, except up to one to two tenths of an inch
along the higher ridges of the extreme southern North Carolina
mountains.

* WHERE...Rabun County in northeast Georgia and the North Carolina
mountains along and east of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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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