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Western North Carolina prepares for Winter storm

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — Storm preparations are underway in Western North Carolina. Crews there are not only preparing for the chance of snow and ice on the roadways, but are still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene. At the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Henderson County Yard, crews have been preparing for a winter storm.

Raleigh News & Observer · 8h

Winter storm warning affecting Western North Carolina Friday and Saturday, says the NWS

On Thursday at 2:13 p.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a winter storm warning valid from Friday 7 a.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. The warning is for Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Caldwell Mountains,

Asheville Citizen Times on MSN · 3h

School closings in Western North Carolina, Friday, Jan. 10

Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to winter weather. Asheville City Schools: Closed, remote learning day.Avery County Schools: Closed, optional teacher workday.

Charlotte Observer · 1d

UPDATE: Winter storm warning affecting Western North Carolina until Monday evening, according to the NWS

The NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated winter storm warning at 3:46 a.m. on Monday. The warning is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.

Raleigh News & Observer · 1d

UPDATE: Winter weather advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Tuesday morning, according to the NWS

On Monday at 10:53 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated winter weather advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Winter weather preparations underway in western North Carolina

Preparations are underway across the region for the possibility of snow and ice on Friday. ALSO READ: Icy conditions impact roads in North Carolina mountain communities The North Carolina Department of Transportation told Channel 9′s Dave Faherty it was too cold in Burke County to put down the saltwater mixture Wednesday afternoon – they’re concerned it could freeze.

WLOS Asheville/Greenville on MSN · 4d

Residents brace for freezing rain as winter weather nears Western North Carolina

While most areas in the region are not expected to experience freezing rain, the likelihood of freezing rain is highest along and near the Blue Ridge escarpment in areas such as Black Mountain, Ridgecrest, Montreat, Spruce Pine, Woodlawn, and Newland.

WUNC · 3h

NWS Raleigh issues winter storm warning starting Friday afternoon

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a winter storm warning that will go into effect starting Friday at 1 p.m. and will last until Saturday 10 a.m.

Western North Carolina to receive $1.65B in federal disaster grants

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Gov. Josh Stein of North Carolina Appoints Key Leaders to Spearhead Western NC Revival Efforts

Gov. Josh Stein announces a team to lead western North Carolina's revival, including Matt Calabria as GROW NC director.

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North Carolina Department of Transportation in final preparation for potential snow, ice

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is in its final stages of preparation for potential impacts from snow and ice from an upcoming winter storm. Crews could be seen spraying brine — a salt ...

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A western North Carolina college president looks back on a tumultuous semester

That was until September of this year, when Helene hit North Carolina. The tropical storm-turned-hurricane brought unprecedented destruction to the western part of the state. It flooded homes ...