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Winter Storm Warning, North Carolina

Severe

Up to 3 inches of snow in the valleys, with 4 to 10 inches above 3500 feet, gusts up to 45 mph. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and possible power outages.

Ended Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this warning

How much

Snow across the area
4 to 10 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 45 mph

Map

Map of North Carolina with this warning The Winter Storm Warning covers Cherokee, Bryson City. I-40I-140US 74CherokeeBryson CityNORTH CAROLINATENNESSEE10 mi I-40I-140US 74CherokeeBryson CityNORTH CAROLINATENNESSEE10 mi I-140CherokeeBryson CityNORTH CAROLINATENNESSEE20 mi I-140CherokeeTENNESSEE20 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches in the valleys, with 4 to 10 inches above 3500 feet. Over one foot of snow is expected above 5000 feet in the Smokies. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where
Swain County.
When
Until 7 in the morning Tuesday.
Impacts
Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and possible power outages. The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

  1. Cancelled by the National Weather Service. November 11, 2025
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. November 10, 2025
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. November 10, 2025
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. November 10, 2025
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. November 10, 2025
  6. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. November 9, 2025
  7. Snow totals raised from 3 to 7 inches to 4 to 10 inches. November 9, 2025
  8. Snow totals lowered from up to 8 inches to 3 to 7 inches. November 9, 2025
  9. Winter Storm Warning issued for Sunday evening through Tuesday morning. November 9, 2025