Winter Storm Warning Issued for Avery County: Up to 10 Inches of Snow and 50 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Avery County, forecasting heavy snow and high winds from midnight tonight through Monday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Avery County, North Carolina
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Greenville Spartanburg
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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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