a shortwave front will push into WNC beginning in the far SW counties relatively early in the morning. Those locations stand the best chance to see accumulating snowfall because the precipitation will move in at the best time for accumulation. Then this precipitation will blossom across the rest of WNC. Lower totals can be expected away from the Blue Ridge Escarpment as rates will be lower, and therefore accumulation chances are less likely. Below you can see my best guess at the moment for accumulation.
When Will Precipitation Move In?
Snowfall will begin in the early hours Saturday morning in NE GA and then that precipitation will move into WNC. Depending on the orientation of this precipitation will determine who exactly sees the heaviest band of snowfall. Right now models indicate that precipitation will move in around to far SW WNC around 7-8am and then spread NE. It should arrive to Asheville around 10am or so, and I expect at least a heavy burst of snow for 20-30 minutes. The closer you get to the NC/SC border, the longer I believe that burst will last.
How Long Will Snowfall Last?
Snow showers could persist in some locations around WNC until sundown, and then a bit of Northwest flow moisture could move through the higher elevations. Below you can see the most recent Nam 3km radar depiction through early Monday AM.
More Rainfall Moves In Early Next Week
That is right, another couple of inches of rainfall is on the the way next week in the from on an extend front. Moisture will begin to move into WNC on Monday, and showers will be possible all the way through Thursday. Check out the extended forecast per the most recent European model. You can see that over 2” of rainfall is expected through next weekend. So it is for sure going to be wet, the rain does not appear to be going anywhere.