Western North Carolina, NWS and Winter

UPDATE: Winter storm warning affecting Western North Carolina Friday and Saturday, says the NWS
On Thursday at 2:13 p.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a winter storm warning valid from Friday 7 a.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. The warning is for Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Caldwell Mountains,
Western North Carolina prepares for Winter storm
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — Storm preparations are underway in Western North Carolina. Crews there are not only preparing for the chance of snow and ice on the roadways, but are still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene. At the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Henderson County Yard, crews have been preparing for a winter storm.
UPDATE: Winter storm warning affecting Western North Carolina until Monday evening, according to the NWS
The NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated winter storm warning at 3:46 a.m. on Monday. The warning is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.
FORECAST: Winter Storm Watch issued
A Winter Storm Watch was issued Wednesday afternoon and it will last through Saturday morning. The watch is for Piedmont and western North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, and portions of northeast Georgia.
FORECAST: Bitter cold lingers as Carolinas brace for winter storm
Bitter cold this morning, with temperatures in the teens and 20s. We get to enjoy another dry and quiet day, with highs just getting into the mid 40s at best. About the same weath
Winter storm watch to take effect across Charlotte area, much of North Carolina
A winter storm watch has been issued for much of North Carolina, including the Charlotte area, as the state prepares for snow later this week. The watch will go into effect in most counties on Friday morning and will last through Saturday morning.
Western NC snow: Closures, cancellations, postponements
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New York Times names 52 places to go in 2025 — including a beloved Western North Carolina city
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Western North Carolina to receive $1.65B in federal disaster grants
Western North Carolina received good news Tuesday in its struggle to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Gov. Josh ...
School closings in Western North Carolina, Friday, Jan. 10
Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to winter weather. This story will be updated Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
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A western North Carolina college president looks back on a tumultuous semester
That was until September of this year, when Helene hit North Carolina. The tropical storm-turned-hurricane brought unprecedented destruction to the western part of the state. It flooded homes ...
Residents brace for freezing rain as winter weather nears Western North Carolina
While most areas in the region are not expected to experience freezing rain, the likelihood of freezing rain is highest along ...
When will snow start in Western NC? How much snow will Asheville, Hendersonville get? Radar, NWS
A winter storm will arrive in WNC today, Friday, Jan. 10, bringing snow, sleet and icy road conditions to the region. Here's ...