High Wind Warnings/Winter Weather Advisories Up For Many In WNC, 6"+ Possible In Highest Elevations
The National Weather Service has posted several advisories this morning including High Wind Warnings for many around WNC. There are also Winter Weather Advisories posted for all NC/TN border counties will 6”+ of snowfall possible in the highest elevations. Below you can see the most recent shot of the AshevilleWX Interactive Radar. You can alway find the radar under the pull down tab or here!
How High Will Winds Gusts?
Winds around Asheville could gust as high as 35mph and locations above 3500’ could see wind gusts over 60mph! Please take the time this morning to secure outdoor accessories that could potential be blown over or away. Take a look at the most recent Nam 3km at 3am Sunday morning.
When Will Rain End?
Rainfall should taper off for some by late this morning, but backside moisture will move in later this evening. As you can see on the radar above, there is another line of showers that looks to move through in the next couple of hours… then we could see some clearing. This clearing will be short lived though as winds pick up and temperatures plummet.
Upper Level Low To Bring Snowfall To Some
With Winter Weather Advisories up, many along the border of NC/TN are expecting snowfall this evening, and some of those snowflakes could even push into Asheville. Below you can see the most recent Nam 3km radar depiction through tomorrow. Moisture will switch to snow this afternoon above 3500’ and then later this evening snow could even fall around Asheville. Locations like Hendersonville who will be farther away from the moisture source stand less of a chance to see snowfall compared to locations around and North of Asheville.
How Much Snow Will Fall?
Many locations around WNC north of I-40 have the chance to see a dusting of snowfall, and locations above 3000’ could see 1”-3”. High elevation locations above 5000’ could rake in 2”-4” or as much as 6” from this flow by the time it is cut off on Sunday morning, but those high totals will be very isolated. Below you can see the most recent Nam 3km projected snowfall.
Will Roadway Be Affected?
In general around the most populated areas, no. But roadways that travel above 3500’ could very well become slick later this evening as snow falls. A slushy accumulation on I-26 through Sams Gap cannot be ruled out either, so please be mindful of this if you have travel plans this evening. Road crews will be out to ensure roadway are cleared, please give them time and space to complete their job. Join me live later this afternoon as I get a better idea of what the radar is showing and give you a live update regarding the systems progression.