WWUS42 KGSP 221023 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 523 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 NCZ050-221900- /O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260224T0500Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0500Z/ Mitchell- Including the cities of Poplar and Spruce Pine 523 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT BELOW 3500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility Sunday night and Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ033-221900- /O.CON.KGSP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260224T0500Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Ingalls, and Newland 523 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility Sunday night and Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ NCZ048-049-052-221900- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0500Z/ Madison-Yancey-Haywood- Including the cities of Swiss, Hot Springs, Celo, Waterville, Cove Creek, Marshall, Canton, Waynesville, Cruso, Micaville, Mars Hill, Allenstand, Busick, Luck, Burnsville, Faust, Ramseytown, and Walnut 523 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations mainly between 1 and 3 inches in the valleys. 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts are expected in the higher elevations, mainly along the Tennessee border. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility in the high elevations Sunday night and Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ051-221900- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0500Z/ Swain- 523 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet expected. Total snow accumulations mainly between 3 and 7 inches, with a foot or more possible on the high peaks of the Smokies. Up to an inch is possible in the valleys beneath the Smokies. * WHERE...Swain County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting from 35 to 45 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility in the high elevations Sunday night and Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PM