Winter Storm Warning issued for McDowell County. 1-3 inches of snow with up to 0.2 inches of ice. 
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around
two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads
treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree
limbs and power lines could produce scattered outages. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MCDOWELLEM followed by your message, to 888777
