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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1254 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

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Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-
Including the cities of Clayton, Franklin Springs, Middleton,
Reed Creek, Gumlog, Nuberg, Boydville, Ruckersville, Hartwell,
Royston, Toccoa, Canon, Fortsonia, Hollywood, Clarkesville,
Elberton, Demorest, Cornelia, Baldwin, Mountain City, Pine
Mountain, and Lavonia
1254 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING 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
  half and one inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Georgia.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Ice Storm Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions
are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations
will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel should be
restricted to emergencies only. Commerce will 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
lead to snapped power lines and falling trees or tree branches that
add to the danger. Prepare for extended power outages. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained
by calling 5 1 1.

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Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-
Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern
Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-Chester-
Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern
Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Morganton, Jonas Ridge, St. Stephens,
Kyle, Salisbury, Waynesville, Cove Creek, Seneca, Sylva, Hot
Springs, Huntersville, Etowah, Cashiers, Charlotte, Cedar
Mountain, Oakway, Weddington, Gaffney, Luck, Ramseytown, Landrum,
Anderson, Indian Trail, Greer, Great Falls, Crouse, Valdese,
Stony Point, Spruce Pine, Faust, Tryon, Bethlehem, Fork Shoals,
Candler, Spindale, Dana, Calhoun Falls, Lyman, Duncan, Hiddenite,
Poplar, Ninety Six, Ware Shoals, Simpsonville, Cornwell,
Tuckasegee, Kings Mountain, Sugar Hill, Blackstock, Mauldin,
Westminster, Fletcher, Newton, Banner Elk, Inman, Monroe, Mars
Hill, Glenwood, Chester, Woodlawn, Forest City, Millersville,
Spartanburg, Hickory, Bryson City, Berea, Dysartsville, Mill
Spring, Kannapolis, Canton, Wesser, Pleasant Grove, Walhalla,
Taylorsville, Swiss, Statesville, Burnsville, Almond, Brevard,
Alarka, Columbus, Granite Falls, Highlands, Farmington, Ashford,
Cruso, Mooresville, Franklin, Tuxedo, Stecoah, Clemson,
Mocksville, Saluda, Ingalls, Abbeville, East Flat Rock, Nebo,
Dacusville, Old Fort, Advance, Kings Creek, Rocky Bottom,
Patterson, Black Mountain, Cullowhee, Greenville, Marion, Busick,
Little River, Mountain Rest, Fork Church, Monarch Mills,
Waterville, Fingerville, Rainbow Springs, Laurens, Gastonia,
Luada, Lenoir, Shelby, Ellendale, Fero, Rutherfordton,
Robbinsville, Wellford, Concord, Lincolnton, Easley, Rock Hill,
Asheville, Sawmills, Chimney Rock State Park, Micaville, Clinton,
Matthews, Taylors, Union, Catawba, Allenstand, Celo, Marshall,
Glassy Mountain, Hendersonville, Fountain Inn, Trinity, Wolf
Mountain, Walnut, Newland, and Boiling Springs Sc
1254 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations between four
  tenths and one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina and
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
  limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and
  sleet covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow and sleet accumulations are
  possible north of I-40. Highest ice accumulations are possible
  across the southern mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of
  northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

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