Winter Storm Warning Issued for Avery County: Up to 10 Inches of Snow and 50 MPH Gusts Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region. The alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, indicating an expected significant impact on the area.

Affected Areas

The warning is specifically in effect for Avery County, North Carolina. This includes high-elevation areas and regions along the Tennessee border.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on the situation. If you must travel, slow down and use extreme caution. It is recommended to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for the possibility of power outages and impassable road conditions.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period. Total snow accumulations are projected to be between 2 and 6 inches for most of the county, though amounts up to 10 inches are possible in high elevations and along the Tennessee border.

In addition to the snowfall, winds are expected to gust as high as 50 mph. These winds could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility, particularly Sunday night and Monday. The weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines may also produce scattered power outages.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective starting at 12:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 12:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24 (midnight Monday night). Hazardous conditions are expected to specifically impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.