Western North Carolina, Winter

Duke Energy crews ready as winter storm threatens power in Western North Carolina
With the potential winter storm impacts hitting Friday, power crews across Western North Carolina are standing by and ready to be deployed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia transportation crews prepare for winter storm
Maintenance Activities Unit (MAU) is gearing up for the upcoming winter weather system by ramping up brine production and road treatment efforts.
North Georgia power companies preparing for approaching winter storm
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Tennessee power crews prepare for winter storm
Power companies and crews in Tennessee are bracing for the looming winter storm that is expected to not only bring snow and ice, but also cause power outages in the state.
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