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Home Return to list Winter Weather Advisory 0003 Issued by the Greenville-Spartanburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 12:02:48 365 WWUS42 KGSP 051802 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 102 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 NCZ033-060215- /O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, and Ingalls 102 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with some locations up to 6 inches near the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. Wind chill values will drop down to around minus 5 degrees early Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ048>050-060215- /O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Faust 102 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with some locations up to 6 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MPR Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 12:02:48 365 WWUS42 KGSP 051802 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 102 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 NCZ033-060215- /O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, and Ingalls 102 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with some locations up to 6 inches near the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. Wind chill values will drop down to around minus 5 degrees early Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ048>050-060215- /O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Faust 102 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with some locations up to 6 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MPR Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 20:05:28 260 WWUS42 KGSP 060205 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 905 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 NCZ033-061200- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Newland, Banner Elk, and Ingalls 905 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with some locations up to 6 inches near the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. Wind chill values will drop down to around minus 5 degrees early Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ048>050-061200- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Faust 905 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with some locations up to 6 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ ARK Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 20:05:28 260 WWUS42 KGSP 060205 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 905 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 NCZ033-061200- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Newland, Banner Elk, and Ingalls 905 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with some locations up to 6 inches near the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. Wind chill values will drop down to around minus 5 degrees early Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ048>050-061200- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Faust 905 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with some locations up to 6 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ ARK Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-06 01:29:06 285 WWUS42 KGSP 060728 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 228 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 NCZ033-061800- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk 228 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with some locations up to 7 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting up to 65 mph, with up to 75 mph on the higher ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The snow may make some roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ048>050-061800- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Faust 228 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches with isolated locations seeing 6 to 8 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph, and up to 65 mph on higher ridgetops. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. All elevations in these counties are now included in the Winter Weather Advisory. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The snow may make some roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ JCW Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-06 01:29:06 285 WWUS42 KGSP 060728 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 228 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 NCZ033-061800- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk 228 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with some locations up to 7 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting up to 65 mph, with up to 75 mph on the higher ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The snow may make some roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ048>050-061800- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Faust 228 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches with isolated locations seeing 6 to 8 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph, and up to 65 mph on higher ridgetops. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. All elevations in these counties are now included in the Winter Weather Advisory. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The snow may make some roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ JCW Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-06 11:56:19 248 WWUS42 KGSP 061755 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1255 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 NCZ033-048>050-070500- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Newland, Faust, Banner Elk, and Ingalls 1255 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches with isolated locations seeing 6 to 8 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph, and up to 70 mph on higher ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The very strong wind gusts will also result in areas of blowing snow late tonight and into Saturday morning, which could sharply reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PM Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-06 20:09:32 730 WWUS42 KGSP 070208 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 908 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 NCZ033-048>050-071015- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260207T1200Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, Ingalls, and Faust 908 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph, and up to 70 mph on higher ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The very strong wind gusts will also result in areas of blowing snow late tonight and into Saturday morning, which could sharply reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ ARK Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-07 04:07:34 157 WWUS42 KGSP 071007 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 507 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 NCZ033-048>050-071200- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260207T1200Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Faust, Ingalls, and Newland 507 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph, and up to 70 mph on higher ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ JCW Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-07 04:51:36 323 WWUS42 KGSP 071051 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 551 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 NCZ033-048>050-071400- /O.EXT.KGSP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260207T1400Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Faust, Ingalls, and Newland 551 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations generally around an inch, with isolated spots right along the Tennessee border seeing an additional 2 inches. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph, and up to 70 mph on higher ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ JCW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||