Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service in Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina, has issued a winter weather advisory as a wintry mix is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday for Rabun County and the surrounding areas.  Light precipitation will develop late Tuesday night and spread across the region through Wednesday morning. Cold air will support a wintry mix for much of the North Carolina mountains and adjacent foothills, with a brief period of freezing rain for other areas.  Freezing rain is expected, mixed with snow and sleet at times early in the morning. Total snow accumulations are less than one inch and ice accumulations of around one-tenth of an inch can be expected.  Plan on slippery road conditions and the hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.  Slow down and use caution while traveling.