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Winter Weather Advisory, North Carolina

Moderate

Another up to an inch of snow, with locally higher amounts possible above 5,000 feet, gusts up to 45 mph. The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways.

Ended Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

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Expires
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Places in this advisory

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 45 mph

Map

Map of North Carolina with this advisory The Winter Weather Advisory covers Waynesville, Canton, Lake Junaluska. I-40I-181I-75I-85I-640WaynesvilleCherokeeSpruce PineKENTUCKYNORTH CAROLINATENNESSEEVIRGINIASOUTH CAROLINAGEORGIA20 mi I-40I-181I-75I-85WaynesvilleLake JunaluskaNORTH CAROLINATENNESSEEVIRGINIASOUTH CAROLINAGEORGIA25 mi I-181I-75I-85WaynesvilleLake JunaluskaNORTH CAROLINATENNESSEESOUTH CAROLINA50 mi I-181I-75WaynesvilleTENNESSEESOUTH CAROLINA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch, with locally higher amounts possible above 5,000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of a dusting to possibly half an inch in some lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where
The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee border above 3500 feet.
When
Until 3 in the afternoon this afternoon.
Impacts
The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. March 17, 2026
  2. Extended to Tuesday, 3 in the afternoon. March 17, 2026
  3. Extended to Tuesday, 8 in the morning. March 17, 2026
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 16, 2026
  5. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Monday afternoon through Tuesday overnight. March 16, 2026