NWS Winter Storm Watch (Mitchell County)

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Winter Storm Watch issued November 29 at 10:28PM EST until December 01 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...FIRST SIGNIFICANT SNOW OF THE SEASON LIKELY NEAR THE TENNESSEE BORDER... .In the wake of a seasonably strong cold front, moist northwesterly winds will produce impactful snow accumulation in the mountains of North Carolina near the Tennessee border Monday into early Tuesday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible at high elevations, with event totals of generally 4 to 8 inches, and isolated spots of 12 inches. Valleys and downslope areas may only see 1 to 3 inches total. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

Counties Affected:
Avery; Graham; Haywood; Madison; Mitchell; Swain; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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