Winter Storm Warning Issued for Mitchell County: Heavy Snow and High Winds 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 Mitchell County through Monday night, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC. This alert is in effect for elevations above 3500 feet, while a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for areas below 3500 feet.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Mitchell County. Residents in high-elevation areas are under the most significant threat, though the entire county is included in the advisory scope.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to monitor the latest forecasts for updates. If travel is necessary, slow down and use extreme caution. The NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
- Above 3500 feet: Heavy snow with additional accumulations between 2 and 9 inches. Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 60 mph.
- Below 3500 feet: Snow with additional accumulations up to 5 inches. Wind gusts may reach 55 mph.
- Wind Chill: Temperatures will feel as cold as 5 degrees below zero early Monday morning.
- Impacts: Heavy snow is expected to make many roads impassable. The weight of snow on tree limbs and power lines may cause isolated power outages. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and infrastructure. Hazardous conditions are likely to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and remains in effect until midnight EST Monday night (12:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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