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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
926 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

GAZ010-NCZ062>065-507-509-SCZ101>103-241030-
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Rabun-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Rutherford
Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Mountain, Hendersonville, Rocky
Bottom, Fletcher, Tuxedo, Franklin, East Flat Rock, Wolf
Mountain, Chimney Rock State Park, Cedar Mountain, Dana, Mountain
City, Cashiers, Mountain Rest, Etowah, Little River, Highlands,
Saluda, Clayton, Kyle, Glassy Mountain, Rainbow Springs, and
Brevard
926 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total sleet accumulations up to
  one inch and ice accumulations between four tenths and one inch.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...The mountains of northeast Georgia, Upstate South
  Carolina, and parts of western north Carolina.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous
  and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the
  weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The
  outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulations will rapidly increase late
  Saturday night and Sunday morning, possibly tapering off by Sunday
  evening. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain
  Sunday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will
make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged.
Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep
a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped
power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ017-018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-
241030-
/O.CON.KGSP.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/
Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-Chester-Greenwood-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern
Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Forest City, Tryon, Boiling Springs Sc,
Toccoa, Clinton, Gaffney, Wellford, Franklin Springs, Trinity,
Kannapolis, Monroe, Cornwell, Oakway, Fingerville, Dacusville,
Reed Creek, Shelby, Fortsonia, Middleton, Canon, Chester,
Anderson, Demorest, Hartwell, Ruckersville, Spindale, Gumlog,
Ware Shoals, Elberton, Greer, Indian Trail, Mauldin, Spartanburg,
Lavonia, Charlotte, Seneca, Royston, Hollywood, Abbeville, Berea,
Lyman, Columbus, Greenville, Kings Mountain, Rock Hill, Laurens,
Clemson, Inman, Fountain Inn, Cornelia, Easley, Simpsonville,
Great Falls, Catawba, Taylors, Nuberg, Landrum, Westminster,
Union, Ninety Six, Blackstock, Concord, Mill Spring, Duncan,
Lincolnton, Calhoun Falls, Monarch Mills, Baldwin, Boydville,
Clarkesville, Weddington, Rutherfordton, Fork Shoals, Walhalla,
Gastonia, and Crouse
926 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total sleet accumulations up to
  one inch and ice accumulations between four tenths and one half of
  an inch.

* WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina,
  and northeast Georgia

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
  limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and
  snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable.
  Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice
  and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for
  days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will
make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged.
Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep
a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped
power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

NCZ033-035>037-056-057-501>506-241030-
/O.CON.KGSP.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Caldwell Mountains-
Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-
Eastern McDowell-
Including the cities of Farmington, Fork Church, Newland,
Dysartsville, Taylorsville, Kings Creek, St. Stephens, Hiddenite,
Old Fort, Ellendale, Sugar Hill, Lenoir, Ingalls, Banner Elk,
Granite Falls, Marion, Newton, Millersville, Sawmills, Valdese,
Bethlehem, Advance, Nebo, Glenwood, Pleasant Grove, Morganton,
Jonas Ridge, Mocksville, Statesville, Hickory, Ashford, Fero,
Salisbury, Patterson, Stony Point, Mooresville, and Woodlawn
926 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing, including compacted sleet and snow,
  expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3
  inches and ice accumulations between one half and three quarters
  of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Areas of the northern mountains and northwest Piedmont of
  North Carolina, near and north of Interstate 40.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous
  and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the
  weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The
  outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet, ice and snow accumulations will
  increase rapidly Saturday night, and may taper off for a time
  before increasing again Sunday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will
make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged.
Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep
a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped
power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ048>053-058-059-241030-
/O.CON.KGSP.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern
Jackson-
Including the cities of Luck, Alarka, Bryson City, Mars Hill,
Candler, Celo, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Hot Springs, Ramseytown,
Swiss, Waynesville, Sylva, Wesser, Cruso, Spruce Pine, Almond,
Walnut, Tuckasegee, Busick, Micaville, Marshall, Robbinsville,
Cove Creek, Allenstand, Black Mountain, Poplar, Luada, Asheville,
Canton, Waterville, Burnsville, and Faust
926 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one
  tenth and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of the mountains of western North Carolina near
  the Tennessee border, including Buncombe and northern Jackson
  counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous
  and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the
  weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The
  outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice, snow and sleet accumulations will
  increase rapidly between 7 PM Saturday evening and midnight Sunday
  morning. Ice accumulation will taper off Sunday evening but light
  snow may occur Sunday night and early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will
make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged.
Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep
a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped
power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MPR