Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
124 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009>011-015-WVZ042>044-281600-
/O.NEW.KRNK.CW.Y.0005.260129T0000Z-260129T1600Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-
Including the cities of Independence, Bluefield, Hinton, Flat
Top, West Jefferson, Troutdale, Whitetop, Marion, Hix, Volney,
Union, Bland, Tazewell, Boone, and Pearisburg
124 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST THURSDAY...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
&&
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BMG
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
119 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
NCZ033-281700-
/O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0005.260129T0000Z-260129T1500Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Banner Elk, Ingalls, and Newland
119 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST THURSDAY...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
119 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
NCZ049-050-281700-
/O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0005.260129T0000Z-260129T1500Z/
Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Ramseytown, Poplar, Micaville, Spruce
Pine, Swiss, Burnsville, Busick, and Celo
119 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
700 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
NCZ002>006-019-020-VAZ018>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-
281500-
Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Eden,
Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, New Castle, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville,
Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
700 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...Icy Spots Likely to Develop on Area Roadways Tonight into the
Wednesday Morning Rush Hour...
Where temperatures rose above freezing today or became slushy
under direct sunlight, any snow or ice that managed to melt will
refreeze tonight as temperatures drop into the single digits to
teens.
Those traveling tonight through Wednesday morning should be on
the lookout for areas of ice. Remember to use caution while
driving, slow down, and leave plenty of space between vehicles.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
237 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
NCZ033-035>037-048>050-053-056-057-065-068>072-501>510-SCZ008>010-
102-103-105>109-280900-
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-
Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-
Cabarrus-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-
Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem,
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point,
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville,
Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand,
Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville,
Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville,
Black Mountain, Candler, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens,
Salisbury, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock,
Tuxedo, Etowah, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse,
Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Patterson, Kings Creek,
Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton,
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort,
Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood,
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale,
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Gaffney, Catawba,
Rock Hill, Anderson, Rocky Bottom, Glassy Mountain, Easley,
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Berea, Mauldin,
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Boiling Springs Sc,
Fingerville, Duncan, Lyman, Landrum, Wellford, Inman,
and Spartanburg
237 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...PATCHY BLACK ICE AGAIN TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING...
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.
$$
PM
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
104 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
NCZ087-096-099-105-107-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-
290615-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland New Hanover-
Inland Brunswick-Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-
Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry-
104 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Dangerous cold weather expected to continue through much of the
week, especially this weekend through early next week. Cold Weather
Advisories are likely for wind chills of 6-15 degrees, with a decent
chance for Extreme Cold Warnings for wind chills of 5F or below this
weekend.
Additionally, there is growing confidence in a winter storm
affecting the area with primarily snow this weekend, but confidence
remains low regarding the details such as amounts and timing.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1228 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-290530-
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
1228 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 /1128 PM CST Tue Jan 27 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A few flurries, and perhaps even some light snow showers will
linger early this morning. Some isolated locations could see a
light dusting. Isolated areas across southwest VA, northeast TN,
and the east TN mountains could see a few tenths of an inch of
snow. Little to no impact for most areas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Another surge of bitter cold air is likely Friday night into the
weekend. Moderate probabilities in place for some minor snow
accumulations across portions of southwest VA, northeast TN and
the east TN mountains.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not needed at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
643 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-282345-
Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa-
Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene-
Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon-
Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs-
Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
643 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight...
The probability of hazardous weather is low.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday...
Very cold temperatures and/or wind chills are expected Friday
night through the weekend.
Predictability remains low regarding a system that could bring
snow to parts of north and central Georgia between Friday and
Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
256 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>018-022>024-WVZ042>044-282000-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
256 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West
Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
A surge of bitter cold air is expected for this upcoming weekend.
There is also a chance for accumulating snow.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
256 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ032>035-043>047-058-059-282000-
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Halifax-Charlotte-
256 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
A surge of bitter cold air is expected for this upcoming weekend.
There is also a chance for accumulating snow.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1123 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-
068>072-082-501>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-281630-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander-
Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-
Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
1123 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, western
North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Temperatures will remain very cold through the weekend. A
reinforcing cold front will bring the threat of very low wind chills
again on Wednesday night and Thursday night. A strong arctic front
may bring the coldest weather of the season this weekend. This
prolonged period of cold temperatures will be especially dangerous
due to the possibility of extended power outages remaining from the
storm that affected the region this past weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
None.
$$
PM
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1034 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-281200-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
1034 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Areas of black ice on roadways and walkways may continue tonight,
especially in shaded areas that do not warm much above freezing
today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
A prolonged period of dangerously cold temperatures, including low
temperatures in the single digits to teens and with wind chill
values in the single digits, to possibly below zero this weekend,
are expected to continue through the forecast period.
Additionally, there is increasing confidence that an unusually
strong mid and upper-level low, and related coastal low pressure,
will bring wintry precipitation to central NC this weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
