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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

January 27, 20217 counties in North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this winter storm warning at Jan 27, 2021, 2:46 AM EST for 7 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 27, 2021, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. 5 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
Jan 27, 2021, 2:46 AM EST (07:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 27, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 28, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Avery County, NC, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Madison County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Swain County, NC, Yancey County, NC

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:45 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
Jan 27, 11:25 PM ESTSNOW 2.56 Nnw Swiss, NCAT 4500 FEET AND STILL SNOWING.
Jan 28, 5:25 AM ESTSNOW 3Newland, NCSTILL SNOWING.
Jan 28, 5:28 AM ESTSNOW 1Bakersville, NCSTILL SNOWING LIGHTLY.
Jan 28, 5:30 AM ESTSNOW 1Burnsville, NCSTILL SNOWING LIGHTLY.
Jan 28, 10:55 AM ESTSNOW 4.85 Nnw Swiss, NC4500 FEET. 16 DEGREES.

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 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 261 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-27Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 127 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1846 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
84 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

201 
WWUS42 KGSP 270746
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
246 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED IN PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA TONIGHT...

.An upper level disturbance will bring precipitation to much of
western North Carolina late Wednesday into early Thursday. An
accompanying cold front will permit temperatures to plummet across
the region tonight, with the precipitation changing over quickly
from rain to snow at the higher elevations of the North Carolina
mountains this evening before transitioning to snow in the valleys
through the night. The transition from rain to snow will occur 
more slowly out along the Interstate 40 corridor, but a few early 
morning snow showers will produce some light accumulations across
the northwest Piedmont as well, mainly east of I-77 across Davie 
County.

NCZ033-048>052-058-271700-
/O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0002.210128T0000Z-210128T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WS.W.0002.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
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, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
246 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 3500 feet in
  elevation. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph at times along
  the higher ridges. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches below 3500
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph at times.

* WHERE...The Tennessee border counties of the western North
  Carolina mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill values near zero will be
  possible at the higher elevations by daybreak Thursday.

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 a flashlight, food, and water
in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ037-271700-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.210128T0500Z-210128T1300Z/
Davie-
Including the cities of Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
and Advance
246 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  one inch.

* WHERE...Davie County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions as temperatures dip
  below the freezing mark by daybreak. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
or ice 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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

HG
6 follow-up statements
827 
WWUS42 KGSP 271542
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1042 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED IN PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA TONIGHT...

.An upper level disturbance will bring precipitation to much of
western North Carolina this evening through early Thursday. An 
accompanying cold front will permit temperatures to plummet across
the region tonight, with the precipitation changing over quickly 
from rain to snow at the higher elevations of the North Carolina 
mountains this evening before transitioning to snow in the valleys
through the night. The transition from rain to snow will occur 
more slowly out along the Interstate 40 corridor, but a few early 
morning snow showers will produce some light accumulations across 
the northwest Piedmont as well, mainly east of I-77 across Davie 
County.

NCZ033-048>052-058-272345-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
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, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
1042 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 3500 feet in 
  elevation. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph at times 
  along the higher ridges. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches below 3500 
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph at times.

* WHERE...The Tennessee border counties of the western North 
  Carolina mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill values near zero will be 
  possible at the higher elevations by daybreak Thursday.

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 a flashlight, food, and water
in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ037-272345-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.210128T0500Z-210128T1300Z/
Davie-
Including the cities of Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
and Advance
1042 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  one inch.

* WHERE...Davie County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions as temperatures dip
  below the freezing mark by daybreak. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning commute.

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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ARK
387 
WWUS42 KGSP 272048
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
348 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED IN PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA TONIGHT...

.An upper level disturbance will bring precipitation to much of
western North Carolina this evening through early Thursday. An
accompanying cold front will permit temperatures to plummet
across the region tonight. As a result, precipitation will change
over quickly from rain to snow at the higher elevations of the 
North Carolina mountains this evening. In the valleys the
transition to snow will be more gradual, beginning late in the 
evening. A gradual transition from rain to snow also will 
occur in the Interstate 40 corridor of the Piedmont after 
midnight, where light accumulation is expected before dawn.

NCZ033-048>052-058-280400-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
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, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
348 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of up to 3 to 6 inches at elevations above
  3500 feet, with winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, snow expected. Below 3500 feet elevation,
  total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected, with
  the better accumulation occurring mainly on ridges, and winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina near the Tennessee
  border.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill will fall to near zero, possibly
  below zero on the highest ridgetops.

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 a flashlight, food, and water
in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ037-280400-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.210128T0500Z-210128T1300Z/
Davie-
Including the cities of Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
and Advance
348 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Davie County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
498 
WWUS42 KGSP 280353
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1053 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EXPECTED IN PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA TONIGHT AND EARLY THURSDAY...

.An upper level disturbance will bring precipitation to much of
western North Carolina late tonight through early Thursday. An 
accompanying cold front will permit temperatures to plummet across
the region. As a result, precipitation will change over quickly 
from rain to snow at the higher elevations of the North Carolina 
mountains late tonight. In the valleys the transition to snow 
will be more gradual, beginning a bit later. A gradual transition
from rain to snow also will occur in the Interstate 40 corridor 
of the Piedmont after midnight, where light accumulation is 
expected before dawn.

NCZ033-048>052-058-281200-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
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, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
1053 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of up to 2 to 6 inches at elevations above
  3500 feet, with winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, snow expected. Below 3500 feet elevation,
  total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected, with
  the better accumulations occurring mainly on ridges, and winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina near the Tennessee 
  border.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill will fall to near zero and
  possibly below zero over the highest ridgetops.

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 a flashlight, food, and water
in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ037-281200-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.210128T0500Z-210128T1300Z/
Davie-
Including the cities of Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
and Advance
1053 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Davie County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.


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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

JPT
025 
WWUS42 KGSP 280818
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
318 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW OCCURRING IN PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
THIS MORNING...

.An upper level disturbance and associated cold front crossing 
western North Carolina early this morning is bringing cold air and
moisture across the region. Heavy snow showers and very windy 
conditions have developed across the western mountains, while 
lighter snow showers may produce a quick accumulation of snow on
mainly grassy surfaces in the northwest Piedmont. The precipitation
will end shortly after daybreak in Piedmont areas, but linger 
through at least late morning in the western mountains.
 
NCZ033-048>052-058-281700-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
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, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
318 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY
BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches at elevations above 3500 feet,
  with winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather
  Advisory, snow expected. Below 3500 feet elevation, total snow
  accumulations of up to 1 to 3 inches expected, with the higher
  accumulations near the Tennessee border. Winds will gust as 
  high as 40 mph even in the valleys.

* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina near the Tennessee 
  border.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Black ice
  conditions could linger through the afternoon and into tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill values will fall to near zero
  and possibly below zero over the highest ridgetops.

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 a flashlight, food, and water
in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ037-281300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210128T1300Z/
Davie-
Including the cities of Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
and Advance
318 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulation around an inch,
  mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. Black ice conditions
  will be possible on some roads and bridges as temperatures reach
  the freezing mark around daybreak this morning.

* WHERE...Davie County.

* WHEN...Through 8 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

HG
343 
WWUS42 KGSP 281059
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
559 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SNOW AND VERY WINDY CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS MORNING ACROSS 
THE TENNESSEE BORDER COUNTIES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS...

.Strong northwest winds into the southern Appalachians will
continue to wring out snow showers in the Tennessee border 
counties of the western North Carolina mountains through the 
morning hours. The snow showers will gradually taper off by this 
afternoon, but windy conditions will continue through most of the 
day.

NCZ037-281200-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210128T1300Z/
Davie-
559 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow showers have moved east of Davie county this morning and no 
additional accumulations are expected. Wet roads may still combine
with near freezing temperatures in a few places to create patchy 
black ice this morning.  

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Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
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, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
559 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY
BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to one inch, bringing snow totals to 3 to 6
  inches. Winds of 20 to 30 mph will gust to 40 to 50 mph at
  times. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of one-half inch, with total accumulations 1 to 3
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...The Tennessee border counties of the western North 
  Carolina mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with temperatures
  remaining below the freezing mark today. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches and isolated power outages are 
  possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill values around zero are possible
  along the higher elevations this morning.

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 a flashlight, food, and water
in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1142 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

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Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
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, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
1142 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON EST TODAY ABOVE
3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON EST TODAY BELOW
3500 FEET...

Snow showers continue to gradually taper off to a few flurries, 
and little to no additional snow accumulation is expected. Gusty 
winds will continue through the afternoon hours, and patchy black 
ice may exist on area roads.

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ARK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 26, 10:48 PM ESTWinter Storm WatchGSPAvery, Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Swain and 1 more4 hr
Jan 27, 2:46 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryGSPAvery, Davie, Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell and 2 more33 hr
Jan 27, 3:13 PM ESTWind AdvisoryGSPAvery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Henderson, McDowell and 4 more25 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in North Carolina, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

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.