Winter Storm Warning Issued for Avery County: Heavy Snow and 60 MPH Gusts Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Avery County through Monday night, bringing up to 6 inches of additional snow, 60 mph wind gusts, and dangerously cold wind chills.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Avery County, North Carolina
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Greenville Spartanburg SC
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Avery County, North Carolina.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Avery County. The warning is currently in effect and remains active until midnight EST Monday night.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts Avery County, North Carolina.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for severe winter weather conditions including:
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Strong winds are forecast with gusts reaching as high as 60 mph.
- Wind Chill: Temperatures will feel significantly colder, with wind chills as low as 5 degrees below zero expected early Monday morning.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 12:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24 (midnight Monday night).
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises the following precautions:
- Travel Safety: Heavy snow will make many roads impassable. If you must travel, slow down and use extreme caution. Keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Commute Impacts: Hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
- Infrastructure Risks: Strong winds and the weight of snow on tree limbs could cause extensive damage and lead to isolated power outages.
- Stay Informed: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates. For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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