Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson,
Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene,
Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 19, 2026 07:29
Until: Feb 19, 2026 19:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures near zero to 5 below zero. Isolated
colder readings possible in sheltered valleys.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Feb 02, 2026 05:39
Until: Feb 02, 2026 14:00
Special Weather Statement
Any snow that melts today today will refreeze after sunset as
temperatures will remain below freezing through Monday morning
across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Thus,
widespread black ice can be expected this evening through Monday
morning. If traveling, be prepared for hazardous road conditions,
especially on bridges and overpasses as well as on untreated
roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways,
and in parking lots. Although temperatures will rise above
freezing across most locations by Monday afternoon, patchy black
ice may linger across the higher elevations of the North Carolina
mountains as well as in shaded areas throughout Monday.
From: Feb 01, 2026 16:53
Until: Feb 02, 2026 13:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 02, 2026 00:55
Until: Feb 02, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills, as low as 5 below zero across the
North Carolina mountains and as low as 5 degrees east of the
mountains, are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and portions of the
South Carolina Upstate.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills near or below zero could result in
hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 02, 2026 03:06
Until: Feb 02, 2026 08:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 12 below zero across
the North Carolina mountains and as low as 5 degrees east of the
mountains expected.
* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and portions of the
South Carolina Upstate.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Feb 01, 2026 18:26
Until: Feb 02, 2026 03:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as 5 above zero to 5 below zero
expected at times over the Valley and Plateau as well as Southwest
North Carolina, while values as low as zero to 10 below zero can
be expected at times over Southwest Virginia.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and
southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 5 AM EST /4 AM CST/ Saturday to 1 PM EST /noon CST/
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 10:00
Until: Feb 01, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches possible, with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches
over the higher peaks of the east Tennessee mountains. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult by this evening. Hazardous
travel conditions are expected overnight into Saturday.
From: Jan 30, 2026 17:48
Until: Feb 01, 2026 06:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson,
Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene,
Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:19
Until: Jan 31, 2026 19:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as 5 above zero to 5 below zero
expected at times over the Valley and Plateau as well as Southwest
North Carolina, while values as low as zero to 10 below zero can
be expected at times over Southwest Virginia.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and
southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 5 AM EST /4 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST
/noon CST/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:19
Until: Jan 31, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may
produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on
tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds could cause damage to
trees and power lines.
From: Jan 31, 2026 04:51
Until: Jan 31, 2026 13:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 31, 2026 01:24
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below zero
expected with the highest peaks seeing wind chills as low as 25 to
30 below zero.
* WHERE...The North Carolina mountains.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be
endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended
periods.
From: Jan 31, 2026 02:53
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will
result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.
From: Jan 31, 2026 01:23
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may
produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on
tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to
trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads
and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel
conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening.
Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing
snow, causing very poor visibility.
From: Jan 30, 2026 20:57
Until: Jan 31, 2026 05:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches east of I-26. Total accumulations between 2 and 4 inches
across the remainder of the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate
South Carolina.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may
produce scattered power outages due to the weight of the snow on
tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads
and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel
conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening.
Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing
snow, causing very poor visibility.
From: Jan 29, 2026 07:16
Until: Jan 29, 2026 19:45
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches possible with the highest amounts south of Route 460.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest
Virginia, and Mercer County in southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult during Friday and the
upcoming weekend due to the snow. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds during Saturday night into Sunday
may cause blowing and drifting snow, which could cause poor
visibility.
From: Jan 29, 2026 07:37
Until: Jan 29, 2026 19:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
7 inches possible. Winds in the mountains could gust as high as 35
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 29, 2026 07:50
Until: Jan 29, 2026 18:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 29, 2026 11:06
Until: Jan 29, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Avery County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 29, 2026 10:56
Until: Jan 29, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.
* WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties, at elevations above 3500
feet.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 29, 2026 10:56
Until: Jan 29, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia,
and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 14 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 29, 2026 05:04
Until: Jan 29, 2026 13:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below above 3500 feet.
* WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 29, 2026 03:34
Until: Jan 29, 2026 11:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Avery County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 29, 2026 03:34
Until: Jan 29, 2026 11:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected above
3500 feet.
* WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties, at elevations above 3500
feet.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 28, 2026 17:20
Until: Jan 29, 2026 06:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Avery County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 28, 2026 06:19
Until: Jan 29, 2026 06:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected above
3500 feet.
* WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 28, 2026 06:19
Until: Jan 28, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
Bland, Giles, Grayson, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. In West
Virginia, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 28, 2026 06:24
Until: Jan 28, 2026 16:00
Special Weather Statement
Temperatures have fallen below freezing across the area, causing
lingering runoff from melted snow and sleet to refreeze on
untreated roads. Patchy black ice can be expected once again
through this morning. Icy patches will remain until temperatures
can warm above freezing in the late morning hours. If traveling
this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges
and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when
walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.
From: Jan 28, 2026 08:48
Until: Jan 28, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing again by 8 PM
this evening, after which lingering runoff from melted snow and
sleet will refreeze on untreated roads. Patchy black ice can be
expected once again tonight through Wednesday morning, especially
in spots that are normally shady. Icy patches will remain until
temperatures can warm above freezing in the late morning hours on
Wednesday. If traveling late tonight and Wednesday morning, be
prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and
any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on
sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.
From: Jan 27, 2026 19:37
Until: Jan 28, 2026 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected at
times. Locally lower wind chill values will be possible on ridge
tops.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until noon EST /11 AM CST/ today.
* IMPACTS...These very cold conditions could result in hypothermia
if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 27, 2026 05:38
Until: Jan 27, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected at
times. Locally lower wind chills may briefly occur over the
highest elevations.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...These very cold conditions could result in hypothermia
if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 27, 2026 05:38
Until: Jan 27, 2026 17:00
Special Weather Statement
Flurries and snow showers will linger this evening, especially
along the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee mountains, northeast
Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. After the sun sets,
temperatures will fall further into the teens and single digits
with lower wind chills expected. Any moisture from recent rain or
snow will re-freeze and create black ice. Be prepared for slick
spots overnight into Tuesday morning, especially on untreated
roadways. Use caution if traveling. Temperatures are expected to
rise at least slightly above freezing for many places on Tuesday.
From: Jan 26, 2026 22:37
Until: Jan 27, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
Lingering slush and runoff has refrozen and likely resulted in
patchy black ice on area roads. Icy patches will remain until
temperatures can warm above freezing later this morning. If
traveling this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially
on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra
caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.
From: Jan 27, 2026 08:35
Until: Jan 27, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500
feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and
Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be
endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended
periods.
From: Jan 27, 2026 06:04
Until: Jan 27, 2026 14:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500
feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and
Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be
endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended
periods.
From: Jan 27, 2026 06:04
Until: Jan 27, 2026 14:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as
zero to 5 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero possible.
* WHERE...In Tennessee, Johnson County. In Virginia, Lee, Russell,
Scott VA, Washington VA, and Wise Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10
AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:01
Until: Jan 26, 2026 05:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind
chills as low as zero to 10 above zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight EST /11
PM CST/ tonight to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second
Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ Monday to noon EST
/11 AM CST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:01
Until: Jan 26, 2026 05:30
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as
zero to 5 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero possible.
* WHERE...In Tennessee, Johnson County. In Virginia, Lee, Russell,
Scott VA, Washington VA, and Wise Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10
AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:01
Until: Jan 26, 2026 05:30
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 75 mph over the higher elevations and foothills. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10
below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 15 to 20 below possible.
* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier
Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST
Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:01
Until: Jan 26, 2026 05:30
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 75 mph over the higher elevations and foothills. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10
below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 15 to 20 below possible.
* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier
Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST
Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:01
Until: Jan 26, 2026 05:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 75 mph over the higher elevations and foothills. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10
below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 15 to 20 below possible.
* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier
Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST
Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:01
Until: Jan 26, 2026 05:30