Weather

Newland, NC

Right Now

31°

Partly Cloudy

Humidity: 57%
Feels Like: 31°
Heat Index: 31°
Wind: 0 mph
Wind Chill: 31°

UV Index: 1 Low
Sunrise: 07:30:59 AM
Sunset: 05:50:18 PM
Dew Point: 17°
Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Cloudy with snow developing during the afternoon. High 36F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80%. About one inch of snow expected.

Tonight

Variable clouds with snow showers. Low 7F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snowfall around one inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tomorrow

Sun and a few clouds. Gusty winds in the morning. High 16F. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with up to 8 inches at
locations above 5000 feet near the Tennessee border. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph at times. For the Winter Weather
Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches.

* WHERE...Western North Carolina mountain counties along the
Tennessee border.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind
chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin by mid-afternoon,
possibly mixing with rain in some lower valleys, but quickly
changing over to all snow as the intensity increases by evening.
The snow will pare back toward the Tennessee border early
Saturday morning. Wind chills of minus 5 to minus 10 degrees are
possible, especially at higher elevations, with a few ridge top
locations as cold as minus 15 early Saturday.

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, water,
and a warm blanket in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with up to 8 inches at
locations above 5000 feet near the Tennessee border. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph at times. For the Winter Weather
Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches.

* WHERE...Western North Carolina mountain counties along the
Tennessee border.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind
chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin by mid-afternoon,
possibly mixing with rain in some lower valleys, but quickly
changing over to all snow as the intensity increases by evening.
The snow will pare back toward the Tennessee border early
Saturday morning. Wind chills of minus 5 to minus 10 degrees are
possible, especially at higher elevations, with a few ridge top
locations as cold as minus 15 early Saturday.

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, water,
and a warm blanket in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National
Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a
message with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. The latest state road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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