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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

March 10, 201715 counties in North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this winter storm warning at Mar 10, 2017, 3:33 PM EST for 15 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Mar 11, 2017, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 8 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2017, 3:33 PM EST (20:33 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 11, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 12, 2017, 4:07 AM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Henderson County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, Madison County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Swain County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Yancey County, NC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 11, 11:15 PM ESTSNOW 1.5Maggie Valley, NC
Mar 11, 11:45 PM ESTSNOW 0.5Cashiers, NCPUBLIC REPORTED 0.5 OF NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION NEAR CASHIERS... NC
Mar 12, 12:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.2Avl Airport, NC0.2 RECORDED AT MIDNIGHT AT AVL REGIONAL AIRPORT
Mar 12, 3:51 AM EDTSNOW 1Weaverville, NC1 INCH OF SNOW ACCUMULATION ON CLARKS CHAPEL RD. IN WEAVERVILLE

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 249 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2017-03-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2017-03-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -6 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2725 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

304 
WWUS42 KGSP 102033
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
333 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.Cold high pressure will settle southeast across the western
Carolinas through the day on Saturday, setting the stage for
accumulating snowfall across the region late Saturday through 
Sunday morning. Snow is expected to develop across the higher
terrain late Saturday and then work down into the mountain
valleys, and across the foothills and piedmont, through early
Sunday morning. The snowfall will gradually end through late
Sunday morning. 

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-501-503-505-110500-
/O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0002.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WS.W.0002.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, 
Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, 
Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, 
Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, 
Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Jonas Ridge,
Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
333 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST SATURDAY TO 11 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 7 
PM EST Saturday to 11 AM EDT Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no 
longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...The mountains of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin at the higher elevations of the North
  Carolina mountains Saturday afternoon, dropping to the lower 
elevations Saturday night, with the heaviest period in the pre- 
dawn hours Sunday. The snow will taper off by Noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with some 6
  to 8 inch totals at elevations above 5000 feet.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and 
  produce scattered power outages. 

* TEMPERATURES...In the 20s Saturday night, recovering above
  freezing on Sunday.

* WINDS...North 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an 
emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and
water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-068-069-502-504-506>510-110500-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, 
Crouse, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, 
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, and Mill Spring
333 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST SATURDAY TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 7 PM 
EST Saturday to 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina foothills and northwest piedmont.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin across the foothills and piedmont late
  Saturday evening and intensify overnight. The snow will taper
  off by Noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with the
  highest amounts along and north of Interstate 40.

* IMPACTS...The accumulating snow may create slippery roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s Saturday night, recovering above
  freezing by late Sunday morning.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow 
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while 
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ062>065-110500-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WS.A.0003.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Including the cities of Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, 
Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, 
Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, 
Tuxedo, and Etowah
333 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Winter Storm Watch, which is in effect from Saturday evening
through Sunday morning.

* LOCATIONS...Macon, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and Henderson
  Counties in the North Carolina Mountains.

* HAZARDS...Heavy Snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin at the higher elevations of the North
  Carolina mountains late Saturday afternoon, dropping into the
  lower mountain valleys Saturday night, with the heaviest
  snowfall in the pre-dawn hours Sunday. The snow will taper off
  by Noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches, with locally
  higher amounts at elevations above 4000 feet.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and 
  produce scattered power outages. 

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 20s and lower 30s Saturday night,
  recovering above freezing by late Sunday morning.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Gerapetritis
7 follow-up statements
780 
WWUS42 KGSP 110856
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
356 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.Cold high pressure will settle southeast across the western
Carolinas and northeast Georgia through the day today, setting 
the stage for accumulating snowfall across the region as moisture
overspreads the area tonight. Snow is expected to develop across 
the higher terrain this afternoon and then work down into the 
mountain valleys, and across the foothills and Piedmont, through 
early Sunday morning. The snowfall will gradually end through late
Sunday morning.

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-111700-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WS.W.0002.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, 
and Old Fort
356 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 7 PM 
EST this evening to 11 AM EDT Sunday. The Winter Storm Warning has
been cancelled.

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina foothills and northwest 
  piedmont.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Beginning this afternoon at the higher elevations,
  dropping into the lower mountain valleys tonight. The snow will
  taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower to mid 20s tonight, recovering
  above freezing on Sunday. 

* WINDS...North 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ062>065-111700-
/O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0003.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KGSP.WS.W.0002.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Including the cities of Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, 
Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, 
Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, 
Tuxedo, and Etowah
356 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Winter Storm Warning for snow, which is in effect from 7 PM EST
this evening to 11 AM EDT Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no 
longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Macon, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and 
  Henderson Counties in the North Carolina Mountains.

* HAZARDS...Heavy Snow.

* TIMING...Beginning this afternoon at the higher elevations,
  dropping into the lower mountain valleys tonight, with the
  heaviest snowfall in the pre-dawn hours Sunday. The snow will
  taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and 
  produce scattered power outages. 

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the mid to upper 20s tonight, recovering
  above freezing on Sunday.

* WINDS...North 5 mph or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an 
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... 
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National 
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a 
message with your observation and the specific location where it 
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather 
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report using
hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-111700-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, and Sylva
356 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* TIMING...Beginning this afternoon at the higher elevations,
  dropping into the lower mountain valleys tonight, with the
  heaviest snowfall in the pre-dawn hours Sunday. The snow will
  taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and 
  produce scattered power outages. 

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower to mid 20s tonight, recovering
  above freezing on Sunday. 

* WINDS...North 5 mph or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-SCZ003-006>008-111700-
/O.EXA.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Rabun-Greenville Mountains-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, 
Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, 
and Gaffney
356 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 7 PM 
EST this evening to 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Portions of northeast Georgia and the South Carolina
  Piedmont.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin across the foothills and Piedmont late
  this evening and intensify overnight. The snow will taper off by
  noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of up to 1 inch.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery road conditions.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower 30s tonight, with highs Sunday
  in the lower to mid 40s.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-068-069-502-504-506>510-111700-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, 
Crouse, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, 
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, and Mill Spring
356 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina foothills and northwest 
  piedmont.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin across the foothills and Piedmont late
  this evening and intensify overnight. The snow will taper off by
  noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of up to 1 inch.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower 30s tonight, with highs Sunday
  in the lower to mid 40s.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
369 
WWUS42 KGSP 111601
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1101 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.Cold high pressure will settle southeast across the western
Carolinas and northeast Georgia through the day today, setting
the stage for accumulating snowfall across the region as moisture
overspreads the area tonight. Snow is expected to develop across
the higher terrain this afternoon and then work down into the
mountain valleys, and across the foothills and Piedmont, through
early Sunday morning. The snowfall will gradually end through
late Sunday morning.

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-120015-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, 
and Etowah
1101 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* TIMING...Beginning this afternoon at the higher elevations, 
  dropping into the lower mountain valleys tonight, with the 
  heaviest snowfall in the pre-dawn hours Sunday. The snow will 
  taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inche.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and 
  produce scattered power outages. 

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s.

* WINDS...North 5 mph or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ033-035>037-049-050-056-057-068-069-501>510-SCZ003-
006>008-120015-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Rabun-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Yancey-Mitchell-Catawba-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville,
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Swiss, Burnsville, 
Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, 
Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain,
Lincolnton, Crouse, Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, 
Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, and Gaffney
1101 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina foothills and northwest 
  piedmont.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin across the foothills and Piedmont 
  late this evening and intensify overnight. The snow will taper 
  off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of up to 1 inch.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 30s.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
162 
WWUS42 KGSP 111606
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1106 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.Cold high pressure will settle southeast across the western
Carolinas and northeast Georgia through the day today, setting
the stage for accumulating snowfall across the region as moisture
overspreads the area tonight. Snow is expected to develop across
the higher terrain this afternoon and then work down into the
mountain valleys, and across the foothills and Piedmont, through
early Sunday morning. The snowfall will gradually end through
late Sunday morning.

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-120015-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, 
and Etowah
1106 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains of North 
Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* TIMING...Beginning this afternoon at the higher elevations, 
  dropping into the lower mountain valleys tonight, with the 
  heaviest snowfall in the pre-dawn hours Sunday. The snow will 
  taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and 
  produce scattered power outages. 

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s.

* WINDS...North 5 mph or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ033-035>037-049-050-056-057-068-069-501>510-SCZ003-
006>008-120015-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Rabun-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Yancey-Mitchell-Catawba-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville,
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Swiss, Burnsville, 
Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, 
Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain,
Lincolnton, Crouse, Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, 
Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, and Gaffney
1106 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina northern mountains, foothills, 
northwest piedmont and Rabun County in Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin across the foothills and Piedmont 
  late this evening and intensify overnight. The snow will taper 
  off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of up to 1 inch.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 30s.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
316 
WWUS42 KGSP 111617
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1117 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.Cold high pressure will settle southeast across the western
Carolinas and northeast Georgia through the day today, setting
the stage for accumulating snowfall across the region as moisture
overspreads the area tonight. Snow is expected to develop across
the higher terrain this afternoon and then work down into the
mountain valleys, and across the foothills and Piedmont, through
early Sunday morning. The snowfall will gradually end through
late Sunday morning.

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-120030-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, 
and Etowah
1117 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains of North 
  Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* TIMING...Beginning this afternoon at the higher elevations, 
  dropping into the lower mountain valleys tonight, with the 
  heaviest snowfall in the pre-dawn hours Sunday. The snow will 
  taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and 
  produce scattered power outages. 

* TEMPERATURES...Lows near 30 to the low 20s at higher 
elevations.

* WINDS...North 5 mph or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ033-035>037-049-050-056-057-068-069-501>510-SCZ003-
006>008-120030-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Rabun-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Yancey-Mitchell-Catawba-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville,
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Swiss, Burnsville, 
Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, 
Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain,
Lincolnton, Crouse, Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, 
Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, and Gaffney
1117 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina northern mountains, foothills, 
  northwest piedmont and Rabun County in Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin late this evening and intensify 
overnight. The snow will taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of up to 1 inch.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows near 30.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
697 
WWUS42 KGSP 112013
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
313 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA AND PARTS OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA 
TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.Cold Canadian high pressure continues to bring much below normal
temperatures to our region through the start of the upcoming 
week. A low pressure system will spread rain and snow across our 
area through early Sunday. Expect a brief period of dry weather 
Sunday night and Monday before another system brings a chance of a
wintry mix back to our region Monday night and Tuesday. Unusually
cold weather will persist through the week.

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-120500-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, 
and Etowah
313 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains of North 
  Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* TIMING...Beginning this afternoon at the higher elevations, 
  dropping into the lower mountain valleys tonight, with the 
  heaviest snowfall in the pre-dawn hours Sunday. The snow will 
  taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and 
  produce scattered power outages. 

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the upper 20s.

* WINDS...North 5 mph or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ070>072-082-SCZ001-002-009-013-014-120500-
/O.EXA.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-York-Chester-
Including the cities of Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Catawba, Rock Hill, Union, Monarch Mills, 
Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls
313 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 7 PM 
EST this evening to 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina piedmont including the Charlotte
  metro area, and the northern and eastern Upstate of South Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin late this evening and intensify 
  overnight. The snow will taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows around 30.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ033-035>037-049-050-056-057-068-069-501>510-SCZ003-
006>008-120500-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Rabun-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Yancey-Mitchell-Catawba-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville,
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Swiss, Burnsville, 
Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, 
Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain,
Lincolnton, Crouse, Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, 
Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, and Gaffney
313 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina northern mountains and foothills,
  northwest Piedmont of South Carolina and Rabun County in
  northeast Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin this evening and intensify overnight.
  The snow will taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows near 30.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
153 
WWUS42 KGSP 120304
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1004 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA AND PARTS OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEAST
GEORGIA TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.Cold Canadian high pressure continues to bring much below normal
temperatures to our region through the start of the upcoming
week. A low pressure system will spread rain and snow across our
area through early Sunday. Expect a brief period of dry weather
Sunday night and Monday before another system brings a chance of
a wintry mix back to our region Monday night and Tuesday.
Unusually cold weather will persist through the week.

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-121115-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, 
and Etowah
1004 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains of North 
  Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* TIMING...Snow rates should gradually increase through the night,
  with the heaviest snowfall in the pre-dawn hours Sunday. The
  snow will taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and 
  produce scattered power outages.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the upper 20s.

* WINDS...North 5 mph or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ033-035>037-049-050-056-057-068>072-082-501>510-
SCZ001>003-006>009-013-014-121115-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Rabun-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Yancey-Mitchell-Catawba-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Greenville-
Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Chester-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville,
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Swiss, Burnsville, 
Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, 
Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain,
Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, 
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Patterson, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, 
Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, 
Rock Hill, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, 
and Great Falls
1004 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina northern mountains and 
  foothills, northwest Piedmont of South Carolina and Rabun 
  County in northeast Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will begin this evening in the mountains, with
  rain changing over to snow after midnight in the piedmont. The
  highest snow rates will be during the pre-dawn hours. The snow
  will taper off by noon Sunday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows near 30.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

ARK
036 
WWUS42 KGSP 120807
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
407 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA AND PARTS OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEAST
GEORGIA THIS MORNING...

.Cold Canadian high pressure continues to bring much below normal
temperatures to our region, with a low pressure system spreading 
rain and snow across our area this morning. Expect a brief period
of dry weather tonight and Monday before another system brings a 
chance of a wintry mix back to our region Monday night and 
Tuesday. Unusually cold weather will persist through the week.

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-121500-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada,
Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, 
Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, 
Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, 
Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, and Etowah
407 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until 11 
AM EDT this morning. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled.

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will continue through the morning hours, tapering
  off by noon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of up to 2 inches.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 20s.

* WINDS...North 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ033-035>037-049-050-056-057-068>072-082-501>510-
SCZ001>003-006>009-013-014-121500-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
Rabun-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Yancey-Mitchell-Catawba-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Greenville-
Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Chester-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville,
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Swiss, Burnsville, 
Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, 
Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain,
Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, 
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Patterson, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, 
Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, 
Rock Hill, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, 
and Great Falls
407 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina northern mountains and 
  foothills, northwest Piedmont of South Carolina and Rabun 
  County in northeast Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Accumulating snow.

* TIMING...Snow will continue through the morning hours, tapering
  off by noon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of up to 1 inch with isolated
  higher amounts.

* IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered 
  roadways.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower to mid 30s.

* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 10, 3:11 PM EST, 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 10, 3:11 PM EST, 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
311 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Cold Canadian high pressure will spill into the area tomorrow. A low
pressure system will spread rain and snow across the region Saturday
night into early Sunday. Expect a brief period of dry weather Sunday
night and Monday before another systems brings a chance of a wintry
mix back to our region Monday night and Tuesday. Unusually cold
weather will persist through the next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Current obs are indicating good compressional warming in the lee of
the mtns. Max temps look on track since the previous update. The
high wind adv still looks good thru evening as KAVL is gusting to
34 kts and the higher elevs are gusting into the 50 kt range. The
better llvl thermal gradient has passed the mtns...so a gradual
decrease in gusts are expected over the next several hrs.

A cA sfc high continues to build in overnight and the p/grad will
loosen...esp across the non/mtns. This will reduce winds...but
soundings indicate a coupled sfc layer...so low-end winds are
expected overnight. A cooler airmass will continue to advect in
overnight as H925 temps drop about 12 C thru 12z. Thus...even with
some sfc winds sfc temps should drop to around freezing across the
nrn zones where llvl CAA is the greatest. The freeze watch still
looks good and have added Gaston Co based on a blend of the
the latest MOS and dynamic guidance. Mecklenburg and Cabarrus have
been left out due to lake and heat island effects....but they'll
come close. Actually some areas may drop to freezing in these
counties...but the county avg wont warrant a warning inclusion
attm.

The cooler airmass continues to build in during the day Sat and max
temps will have a hard time heating with mid/high level clouds
moving in downstream of a developing GOM low. Thus...max temps shud
be held about 10 degrees below normal. Moisture associated with the
aforementioned sfc low will reach the wrn mtns in the afternoon and
a light rain/snow mix turning to all snow will generate snow accums
arnd a half inch across the higher elevs of the nrn mtns and the wrn
Smokies thru the period.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 230 PM EST Friday: Forecast confidence is gradually improving
as the NAM, GFS, and CMC are exhibiting better agreement in the QPF
and thermal fields for the weekend event. The 12Z ECMWF remains the
most conservative on snowfall across the region, but the general
placement lines up fairly well with the other models.

For the specifics, A 500 mb shortwave will dive rapidly from the
plains states Saturday evening to the southern Appalachians Sunday
morning. Ahead of this wave, a 140 kt upper jet streak will stretch
across the Mid-Atlantic region and maximize upper divergence over
our area by daybreak Sunday. An 850 mb baroclinic zone stretched
across the forecast area will see upglide activation Saturday
evening, with isentropic lift maximizing during the overnight hours.
Meanwhile, deep moisture will develop overhead from both Gulf
moisture sources at low levels and moisture accompanying the short
wave at mid and upper levels of the atmosphere. Any brief warm
nosing at onset in the thermal profiles will wet bulb quickly to
support all snow except in the southeast half where the surface
based warm layer may be too deep for snow for most of the event.
Warm road surfaces could also eat into the accumulation potential,
especially in foothill and piedmont locations. But, improved rates
during the period of peak forcing early Sunday morning should
overcome most ground temperature issues across the snowy areas. All
told, will be upgrading the Watch to a Winter Storm Warning, adding
a tier of Winter Storm Watch to the southern NC mountains, and
posting Snow Advisories across the NC foothills and out along I-40
where accumulating snow confidence is highest. The Charlotte metro
area and Rabun County GA could well need Advisories at some point,
but will await improved confidence.

850 mb northwesterly downsloping flow should end precipitation
Sunday morning for most areas, with possible lingering weak banding
over the NC mountains. It does appear that mid level drying could
cut off ice nucleation over the mountains for some light freezing
rain/freezing drizzle at the very end of the event. However, that
appears to be a narrow window and lingering showers could loft
moisture into the ice crystal zone, so no freezing ptypes will be
mentioned. A 10 AM expiration on all WSW hazards seems fine.

A brief lull in the upper support and moisture will then occur
Sunday afternoon and Sunday night before a more prominent wave
begins to sharpen up over the central plains and digs through the
Mississippi river valley on Monday. Upglide moisture will return
from the south through the day on Monday as flow turns southerly
atop the strengthening cold air damming layer in place across the
region south of 1033 mb high pressure centered over NY/PA. The main
source of uncertainty for Monday will be how much separation occurs
between the lingering coastal/offshore waters system and the next
system approaching from the west. The ECMWF is an outlier in keeping
very little separation in the moisture between systems while the
GFS/NAM/CMC all feature good late Sunday drying and a longer lull.
Mixed ptype issues seem fairly certain as the 850 mb zero isotherm
moves north through the day, pinching any snow/sleet areas back
toward the northern Blue Ridge through late day. Any convection
should stay south and southwest of the forecast area in the warm
sector Monday as the wedge intensifies. Maxes should struggle
through the upper 30s/lower 40s given the cold air damming Monday
afternoon.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 310 PM EST Friday: Guidance in overall agreement on the
pattern during the medium range with only some small differences in
timing or placement. After a lead short wave moves across the area
Monday night and carves out an east coast trough, a deep upper low
drops into the trough from the Great Lakes on Tuesday. The GFS is a
little shallower and faster than the ECMWF, they both bring quite a
bit of forcing and very low heights across our area through
Wednesday. Heights slowly rise on Thursday as the low moves NE. Short
wave ridging moves in Friday ahead of the nest upper low moving into
the western Great Lakes.

At the surface, low pressure developing off the SC coast turns into
a noreaster and moves up the east coast as it absorbs the clipper
type low moving across the OH Valley Monday night and Tuesday. Cool
high pressure will be wedged into the area from the NE Monday night
then erodes on Tuesday as deep mixing and NW flow develops behind
the departing low. The ECMWF has quite a bit more moisture and
easterly low level flow over our area ahead of the stronger and
slower moving coastal low. This should lead to likely PoP across the
CWFA Monday night tapering off to chance PoP mountains and slight
chance elsewhere Tuesday with the drier air and deep NW flow moving
in. Thermal profiles suggest the deepest cold air will be along and
near the Blue Ridge Monday evening with deeper colder air spilling
in after midnight. This suggests a mixed bag of precip during the
evening with rain or snow after midnight. Temps warm outside of the
mountains with the strong downslope developing, changing precip to
rain, with snow remaining for the higher elevations. Breezy to windy
conditions are expected with strong low level winds moving in and
deep mixing developing.

NW flow snow showers linger across the NC mountains Tuesday night
and Wednesday with a dry forecast elsewhere. Breezy to windy
conditions continue across the area. Dry high pressure moves in
Thursday and moves east Friday as clipper type system moves into the
Great lakes and toward the area. Some precip may move into the NC
mountains late in the day, but temps will be warm enough for all
rain.

Frost/freeze concerns will continue through much of the period as
temps remain well below normal until Friday when highs warm to near
normal. The coldest day will be Wednesday and Wednesday night when
H85 temps drop to 2.5 standard deviations below normal.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere...VFR conds thru the period. Strong high
pressure will continue to build across the area and keep winds
aligned nw/ly. Low to moderate gusts will persist until sunset or a
couple hrs afterward. No good decoupling is seen in the soundings
overnight...so low-end nw/ly to n/ly winds should continue thru
daybreak. A meso-high is progged to build across the I-40 corridor
which will shift winds across the non/mtn sites ne/ly aft 13z. KAVL
will remain aligned nw/ly thru the period...while KHKY backs to w/ly
aft 13z.

Outlook: A passing low pressure system late Saturday thru
Sunday will bring widespread wintry precipitation to the region,
especially across the mountains, likely generating CIG and VSBY
restrictions. Another system will bring a chance of precipitation
Monday night.

Confidence Table...

            20-02Z        02-08Z        08-14Z        14-18Z
KCLT       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KGSP       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KAVL       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KHKY       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KGMU       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KAND       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%

The percentage reflects the number of guidance members agreeing
with the scheduled TAF issuance flight rule category. Complete hourly
experimental aviation forecast consistency tables and ensemble forecasts
are available at the following link:

www.weather.gov/gsp/aviation

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Dry conds and strong wind gusts will continue through the early
evening. Thus the FDS's still look good thru 800 PM. RH values will
drop to near critical levels in the afternoon east of the
mtns...however surface winds will not be strong enough to warrant a
FDS.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...Fire Danger Statement until 8 PM EST this evening for
     NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082.
     Wind Advisory until 9 PM EST this evening for NCZ033-048>053-
     058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509.
     Winter Storm Warning from 7 PM EST Saturday to 11 AM EDT
     Sunday for NCZ033-048>053-058-059-501-503-505.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM EST Saturday to 11 AM EDT
     Sunday for NCZ035>037-056-057-068-069-502-504-506>510.
     Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday for NCZ035>037-
     056-057-068>070-502-504-506-508.
     Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday
     morning for NCZ062>065.
SC...Fire Danger Statement until 8 PM EST this evening for
     SCZ001>014-019.

&&

SYNOPSIS...LEV
NEAR TERM...SBK
SHORT TERM...HG
LONG TERM...RWH
AVIATION...SBK
FIRE WEATHER...SBK
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 10, 10:00 AM EST, 5 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-501-503-505-111500-
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the mountains of western North
Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...Winter weather possible. Please see the latest Winter
Storm Watch.
..Sunday...Winter weather possible. Please see the latest Winter
Storm Watch.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ035>037-056-057-068-069-111500-
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for piedmont North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Fire Danger Statement.
   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...Winter weather possible. A cold front will bring much
colder air to the region through Saturday. Freezing temperatures are
possible around daybreak Saturday morning. Moisture will overspread
the area as an upper disturbance approaches later in the day, with
snow possibly developing by late evening.
..Sunday...Winter weather possible. Temperatures falling Saturday
night into Sunday morning will support snow across piedmont sections
near and north of I-40. Accumulating snowfall will be possible, with
significant accumulations possible closer to the mountains.
..Monday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible around daybreak Monday.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible throughout the early morning hours Wednesday.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ502-504-506-508-111500-
Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the foothills of western North
Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...Winter weather possible. A cold front will bring much
colder air to the region through Saturday. Freezing temperatures are
possible around daybreak Saturday morning. Moisture will overspread
the area as an upper disturbance approaches later in the day, with
snow possibly developing by late evening.
..Sunday...Winter weather possible. Temperatures falling Saturday
night into Sunday morning will support snow across foothills sections
near and north of I-40. Accumulating snowfall will be possible, with
significant accumulations possible closer to the mountains.
..Monday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible around daybreak Monday.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible throughout the early morning hours Wednesday.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

GAZ010-017-111500-
Rabun-Habersham-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the mountains of northeast
Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

SCZ004>014-019-111500-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-Chester-Greenwood-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Fire Danger Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Monday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible around daybreak Monday.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible throughout the early morning hours Wednesday.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ062>065-507-509-111500-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Rutherford Mountains-
Polk Mountains-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the southwest mountains and
southern foothills of western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...Winter weather possible.  A cold front will bring much
colder air to the region through Saturday. Moisture will overspread
the area as an upper disturbance approaches later in the day, with
snow possibly developing by late evening.
..Sunday...Winter weather possible. Temperatures falling Saturday
night will support mainly snow across the North Carolina mountains
and southern foothills, especially along the higher peaks. A
significant accumulation of snow is possible at elevations above 3500
feet, and at least light accumulations are possible in the mountain
valleys.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ070>072-082-111500-
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for piedmont North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Fire Danger Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...Winter weather possible. Moisture combined with falling
temperatures may allow light accumulations of snow to develop across
the North Carolina Piedmont.
..Monday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible around daybreak Monday.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible throughout the early morning hours Wednesday.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

SCZ001>003-111500-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the mountains of Upstate South
Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Fire Danger Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ510-111500-
Eastern Polk-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Polk County in western North
Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...Winter weather possible. Moisture combined with falling
temperatures may allow light accumulations of snow to develop across
the North Carolina foothills.
..Monday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible around daybreak Monday.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible throughout the early morning hours Wednesday.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

GAZ018-026-028-029-111500-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-
1000 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Monday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible around daybreak Monday.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...Frost/freeze possible. Subfreezing temperatures are
possible throughout the early morning hours Wednesday.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

HG

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 10, 9:43 AM EST, 5 hours 50 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
943 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

NCZ035>037-056-057-069>072-082-110200-
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-
Cabarrus-Union-
943 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Breezy winds will develop across western North Carolina this
afternoon and combine with low relative humidity values as a dry
airmass mixes in from the west. Due to low amounts of precipitation
overnight...fuel moisture levels have remained low and will
combine with atmospheric conditions to create an increased risk
of fire danger.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.

SCZ001>014-019-110200-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-Chester-Greenwood-
943 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Breezy winds will develop across South Carolina this afternoon
and combine with low relative humidity values as a dry airmass
mixes in from the west. Due to relatively low amounts of
precipitation overnight...fuel moisture levels will dry out fairly
quickly and combine with atmospheric conditions to create an
increased risk of fire danger.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag
Alert to discourage any outdoor burning this afternoon due to an
elevated risk of wildfires.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.

Krentz
Local storm report, Mar 10, 11:59 AM EST, 3 hours 34 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1159 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1150 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SHELBY                  35.29N 81.54W
03/10/2017                   CLEVELAND          NC   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TREE DOWN ON ELLIS RD.

&&

LVISIN

The office that day

Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 10, 3:53 AM ESTFreeze WarningGSPAlexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie and 6 more29 hr
Mar 10, 3:53 AM ESTWind AdvisoryGSPAvery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Graham, Haywood and 11 more17 hr
Mar 10, 3:55 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchGSPAvery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Graham, Haywood and 6 more12 hr
Mar 10, 3:33 PM ESTWinter Storm WatchGSPHenderson, Jackson, Macon, Transylvania12 hr
Mar 10, 3:33 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryGSPAlexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell and 22 more42 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.