Alert archive / North Carolina / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 11:25 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | 6 Nnw Swiss, NC | AT 4500 FEET AND STILL SNOWING. |
| Jan 28, 5:25 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Newland, NC | STILL SNOWING. |
| Jan 28, 5:28 AM EST | SNOW 1 | Bakersville, NC | STILL SNOWING LIGHTLY. |
| Jan 28, 5:30 AM EST | SNOW 1 | Burnsville, NC | STILL SNOWING LIGHTLY. |
| Jan 28, 10:55 AM EST | SNOW 4.8 | 5 Nnw Swiss, NC | 4500 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.
- 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
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. $$ 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 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. && $$ HG
221 WWUS42 KGSP 281642 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1142 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 NCZ033-048>052-058-281745- /O.EXP.KGSP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ /O.EXP.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 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. $$ ARK
The office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 10:48 PM EST | Winter Storm Watch | GSP | Avery, Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Swain and 1 more | 4 hr |
| Jan 27, 2:46 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | GSP | Avery, Davie, Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell and 2 more | 33 hr |
| Jan 27, 3:13 PM EST | Wind Advisory | GSP | Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Henderson, McDowell and 4 more | 25 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.