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01/29/2026 11:54 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Western North Carolina from 4 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Sunday.
A watch is issued when the risk of hazardous weather has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing remains uncertain. It’s intended to give people time to prepare and make safety plans.
Heavy snow is possible, according to the NWS. Total snow accumulations could be anywhere between 2 and 7 inches with winds as high as 45 mph.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Heavy snow could make roads hazardous and may cause power outages due to the weight of snow on tree limbs and power lines. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Hazardous conditions could affect the Friday evening commute across the region.
