National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning Starting Saturday Evening

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EST MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected across the
mountain valleys and extreme northeast Georgia, with 8 to 12
inches along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment, and 12 to 20
inches at elevations above 4000 feet. Ice accumulations of up
to one tenth of an inch are also possible. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…The mountains of the Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation may begin as early as this
afternoon across parts of the mountains, eventually falling as
mostly snow and increasing in coverage and intensity late
tonight. The precipitation may briefly change to sleet and
freezing rain before tapering off Sunday afternoon and evening
in most areas, although snow showers are expected to linger
along the Tennessee border into Monday morning. Widespread black
ice should be expected Monday morning, and may be a concern
into the middle of the week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep a
flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.