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Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

February 17, 202122 counties in North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this winter storm warning at Feb 17, 2021, 4:15 AM EST for 22 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Feb 17, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. 33 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
Feb 17, 2021, 4:15 AM EST (09:15 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 18, 2021, 12:05 PM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
All 22 counties

Alexander County, NC, Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Catawba County, NC, Davie County, NC, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Henderson County, NC, Iredell County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, Madison County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Polk County, NC, Rowan County, NC, Rutherford County, NC, Swain County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Yancey County, NC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:18 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
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 03 Ese Black Mountain, NCCOATING OF ICE ON VEGETATION, ELEV SFCS
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.012 Ese Wesser, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN WESSER.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.012 W Canto, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN LEICESTER
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.015 Ssw Old Fort, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN SOUTHEASTERN MCDOWELL COUNTY.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.12 Ne Cooksville, NCBROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN BANDY'S COMMUNITY CATAWBA COUNTY
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.13 Ese Ingalls, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN SOUTHERN AVERY COUNTY.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.13 Wnw Balsam, NCPUBLIC REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN NORTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTY.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.15 Ese Harmony, NCICE ACCUM ON ELEVATED SFCS
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.124 Sw Harmony, NC
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.124 W Flat Rock, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN AT LAUREL PARK HENDERSON COUNTY
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.193 Sse Longview, NCAMATEUR RADIO REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN MOUNTAIN VIEW
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.25 E Celo, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN SOUTHERN MITCHELL COUNTY
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.25 E Fairview, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN SOUTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.25 Sw Leicester, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN WESTERN BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.251 Wnw Allenstand, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN ALLENSTAND
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.252 Wnw Swiss, NCPUBLIC REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN WESTERN YANCEY COUNTY
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.254 E Maiden, NCBROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN BUFFALO SHOALS CATAWBA COUNTY.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.32 Se Buladean, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN NORTHERN MITCHELL COUNTY
Feb 18, 7:55 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0Mooresville, NCGLAZE FORMING ON TREE BRANCHES
Feb 18, 7:55 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.25Burnsville, NCPUBLIC REPORTED FREEZING RAIN ON BURNSVILLE
Feb 18, 7:58 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Conover, NCBROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN CONOVER.
Feb 18, 7:59 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.15Clyde, NCPUBLIC REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN CLYDE.
Feb 18, 8:01 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN1 E Salisbury, NCPUBLIC REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN SALISBURY
Feb 18, 8:03 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN1 Ene Black Mountain, NCPUBLIC REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN BLACK MOUNTAIN.
Feb 18, 8:04 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.12 W Statesville, NCPATCHY ICE ON ROADWAYS AND ELEVATED SFCS
Feb 18, 8:10 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Taylorsville, NCTRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED FREEZING RAIN AT CENTRAL ALEXANDER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN TAYLORSVILLE.
Feb 18, 8:12 AM ESTFREEZING RAINGranite Falls, NCTRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN GRANITE FALLS.
Feb 18, 8:19 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.051 Wsw Hickory, NCBROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN HICKORY.
Feb 18, 8:51 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.21 W Salisbury, NC
Feb 18, 8:52 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN4 E Pleasant Grove, NCTRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN GEORGE HILDEBRAN BURKE COUNTY
Feb 18, 9:05 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.11 Ne Waynesville, NCPUBLIC REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN WAYNESVILLE.
Feb 18, 9:16 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.24 S Union Grove, NCPUBLIC REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN NORTHERN IREDELL COUNTY.
Feb 18, 9:32 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.4Saluda, NCCOCORAHS REPORTED FREEZING RAIN IN SALUDA

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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 210 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 2021-02-17Temperature 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 2021-02-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 188 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
1425 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
104 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
188 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
273 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

602 
WWUS42 KGSP 170915
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
415 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

NCZ051-058-059-062-063-171745-
/O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WS.W.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, 
and Cashiers
415 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
  accumulations of around three tenths of an inch. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations up to
  about two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Swain, Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon and Southern 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  will likely impact the morning and evening commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel very 
hazardous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep 
a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery 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.

&&

$$

NCZ033-035>037-048>050-052-053-056-057-064-065-501>510-171745-
/O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WS.W.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-
Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-
Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-
Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, 
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, 
Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, 
Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Waynesville, Waterville,
Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring
415 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of 
  one tenth to four tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will likely impact the morning and evening commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations
will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly
discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you
must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle
in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely
lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to
the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ068>072-SCZ001>003-171745-
/O.UPG.KGSP.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Rabun-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Concord, Kannapolis, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
415 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to 
  around two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and piedmont North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are likely. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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.

&&

$$

SCZ005>008-171745-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-
Including the cities of Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, 
Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, 
Spartanburg, and Gaffney
415 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to 
  around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Greater Pickens, Greater Greenville, Spartanburg and 
  Cherokee Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening 
  commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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
7 follow-up statements
135 
WWUS42 KGSP 171446
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
946 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

NCZ051-058-059-062-063-172300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, 
and Cashiers
946 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of around three tenths of an inch. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of 
  around two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Swain, Macon, Graham, Northern Jackson and Southern 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep a
flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery 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.

&&

$$

NCZ033-035>037-048>050-052-053-056-057-064-065-501>510-172300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-
Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-
Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-
Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, 
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, 
Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, 
Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Waynesville, Waterville,
Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring
946 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of 
  one tenth to four tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...The Northwest Piedmont, the North Carolina Foothills,
  and much of the mountains of North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations
will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly
discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you
must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle
in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely
lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to
the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ068>072-SCZ001>003-005>008-172300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Rabun-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Concord, Kannapolis, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Easley, 
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, and Gaffney
946 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of 
  around two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Upstate South Carolina from Cherokee County to the
  Oconee mountains, Rabun County in Northeast Georgia, and much of
  the southern Piedmont of North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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.

&&

$$
996 
WWUS42 KGSP 171946
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
246 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

NCZ051-058-059-062-063-180400-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, 
and Cashiers
246 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of up to four tenths of an inch. For the Winter 
  Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of 
  around two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Swain, Macon, Graham, Northern Jackson and Southern 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep a
flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery 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.

&&

$$

NCZ033-035>037-048>050-052-053-056-057-064-065-501>510-180400-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-
Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-
Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-
Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, 
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, 
Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, 
Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Waynesville, Waterville,
Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring
246 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of one 
  tenth to four tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...The Northwest Piedmont, the North Carolina Foothills, 
  and much of the mountains of North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep a
flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

SCZ009-180400-
/O.EXA.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
York-
Including the cities of Catawba and Rock Hill
246 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...York County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
  commute. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ068>072-SCZ001>003-005>008-180400-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Rabun-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Concord, Kannapolis, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Easley, 
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, and Gaffney
246 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of 
  around two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Upstate South Carolina from Cherokee County to the 
  Oconee mountains, Rabun County in Northeast Georgia, and much 
  of the southern Piedmont of North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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.

&&

$$
361 
WWUS42 KGSP 180343
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1043 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

NCZ051-058-059-062-063-181100-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, 
and Cashiers
1043 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch
  and ice accumulations of around one quarter inch. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and
  sleet accumulations of up to an inch and ice accumulations up 
  to a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Swain, Macon, Graham, Northern Jackson and Southern 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice, mainly across the higher elevations. Travel could be
  difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel very 
hazardous or impossible. Only travel in an emergency. If you must 
travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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.

&&

$$

NCZ033-035>037-048>050-052-053-056-057-064-065-501>510-181100-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-
Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-
Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-
Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, 
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, 
Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, 
Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Waynesville, Waterville,
Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring
1043 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of one 
  tenth to four tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...The Northwest Piedmont, the Foothills, and much of the 
  mountains of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...At least scattered power outages and tree damage are 
  likely due to the ice. Travel could be difficult to nearly 
  impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel very 
hazardous or impossible. Only travel in an emergency. If you must 
travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ068>072-SCZ001>003-005>009-181100-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Rabun-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Concord, Kannapolis, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Easley, 
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, 
and Rock Hill
1043 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulation from trace
  amounts to up to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Upstate South Carolina from Cherokee County to the 
  Oconee mountains, Rabun County in Northeast Georgia, and much 
  of the southern Piedmont of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible, especially
  on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the morning commute. Isolated damage to trees and power lines
  could result in sporadic power outages.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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.

&&

$$
Lane
203 
WWUS42 KGSP 180940
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
440 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

GAZ010-SCZ009-181045-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Rabun-York-
440 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures are expected to remain just above freezing over most 
of the area this morning. Thus, the winter weather advisory has been
cancelled.

$$

NCZ051-058-059-062-063-181815-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, 
and Cashiers
440 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY ABOVE
3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch 
  and ice accumulations of around one quarter inch. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total 
  snow and sleet accumulations of up to an inch and ice 
  accumulations up to a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Swain, Macon, Graham, Northern Jackson and Southern 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Friday. 
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice, mainly across the higher elevations. Travel could be
  difficult. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the 
  morning commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
hazardous or impossible. Only travel in an emergency. If you must
travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in
case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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.

&&

$$

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-064-065-501>510-181815-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Transylvania-
Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
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, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring
440 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and 
  sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of 
  one tenth to four tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...The Northwest Piedmont, the Foothills, and much of the 
  mountains of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...At least scattered power outages and tree damage are
  likely due to the ice. Travel could be very difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
hazardous or impossible. Only travel in an emergency. If you must
travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in
case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-181815-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, and Salisbury
440 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and 
  sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of 
  one tenth to four tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...The Northwest Piedmont, the Foothills, and much of the 
  mountains of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...At least scattered power outages and tree damage are
  likely due to the ice. Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
hazardous or impossible. Only travel in an emergency. If you must
travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in
case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ068>072-SCZ001>003-005>008-181815-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Pickens-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-
Including the cities of Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, 
Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, 
Slater-Marietta, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, 
Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, 
Spartanburg, and Gaffney
440 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulation from 
  trace amounts to up to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Upstate South Carolina from Cherokee County to the 
  Oconee mountains, Rabun County in Northeast Georgia, and much 
  of the southern Piedmont of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible, especially
  on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the morning commute. Isolated damage to trees and power lines 
  could result in sporadic power outages.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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
548 
WWUS42 KGSP 181134
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
634 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

SCZ001>003-005>008-181245-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-
634 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures are expected to hover just above freezing this
morning, and accumulating wintry precipitation no longer appears
likely. Some light sleet may mix with rain this morning, with
minimal impact on travel.

$$

NCZ051-058-059-062-063-181700-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, 
and Cashiers
634 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, significant icing.
  Additional ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. For the
  Winter Weather Advisory, a wintry mix of precipitation with
  accumulation of sleet less than one inch.

* WHERE...Swain, Macon, Graham, and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations
will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly
discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you
must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle
in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely
lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to
the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. 

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery 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.

&&

$$

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-064-065-501>510-181700-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Transylvania-
Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
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, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring
634 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet 
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around 
  two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...The mountains and foothills of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep a
flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-181700-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, and Salisbury
634 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of up 
  to three tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...The Northwest Piedmont of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations
will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly
discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you
must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle
in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely
lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to
the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

NCZ068>072-181700-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Including the cities of Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, 
Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, and Kannapolis
634 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of up to one
  tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...The southern Piedmont of North Carolina including the
  North Carolina portion of the Charlotte metro area.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down 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.

&&

$$
836 
WWUS42 KGSP 181459
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
959 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

NCZ051-058-059-062-063-181600-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
959 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to
slowly warm through the afternoon. Only patchy light rain is
expected to continue.

$$

NCZ048-052-053-064-065-507>510-181600-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Madison-Haywood-Buncombe-Transylvania-Henderson-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
959 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to
slowly warm through the afternoon. Only patchy light rain is
expected to continue.

$$

NCZ068>072-181600-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
959 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to
slowly warm through the afternoon. Only patchy light rain is
expected to continue.

$$

NCZ033-049-050-501>506-182300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
and Glenwood
959 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional ice accumulations 
  of around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...The northern mountain and foothills of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep a
flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-182300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, and Salisbury
959 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of up 
  to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Catawba, Rowan, Alexander, Iredell and Davie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations
will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly
discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you
must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle
in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely
lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to
the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. 

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.

&&

$$
709 
WWUS42 KGSP 181705
WSWGSP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1205 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

NCZ033-049-050-501>506-181815-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
1205 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures continue to slowly warm this afternoon with only
spotty light precipitation. No significant additional ice
accumulations are expected. Continue to use caution on area
roadways if driving.

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-181815-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-
1205 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures continue to slowly warm this afternoon with only
spotty light precipitation. No significant additional ice
accumulations are expected. Continue to use caution on area
roadways if driving.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 4:15 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryGSPCabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Jackson, Lincoln and 3 more30 hr

Nearby

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.