SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
All Macon County Schools and Jackson County Schools are closed with a remote learning day. Swain County Schools are closed with an optional teacher workday for Monday, January 13, 2025.
GENERAL OUTLOOK
Cold and dry conditions are expected through much of the week as a series of high pressure centers move over the area. Temperatures slowly warm to near normal by late week with precipitation possibly returning by the weekend.
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GENERAL FORECAST
(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 16. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
..TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 16. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
..WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows 15 to 20.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
...AREAS OF BLACK ICE THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING...
Above-freezing temperatures on Sunday allowed the snow, slush, and ice to melt. While most roads were able to dry during the day thanks to the sunshine and winds, some shaded areas remained wet. Any residual moisture will freeze tonight with low temperatures in the twenties.
Motorists should drive with extra caution tonight into Monday morning given the potential to encounter some slick spots. Slow down and leave plenty of room in front of you. Untreated bridges, overpasses, and sidewalks will be the most prone to black ice.
NEWS UPDATES
NC Governor Josh Stein | 2025 Inauguration Address | North Carolina Channel
Los Angeles Wildfires Latest: 24 dead in Southern California fires - Jan. 12 update | KXTV-TV (Sacramento, CA)
• LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected [Los Angeles Times]
• Officials and residents focus on road safety amid ongoing cleanup after weekend snowfall [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]
• NC Supreme Court race FAQ: Breaking down the legal battle between Griffin and Riggs [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]
• Democratic NC Gov. Josh Stein calls for building a stronger state — with GOP collaboration [Raleigh News and Observer]
• School closings in Western North Carolina, Monday, Jan. 13 [Asheville Citizen-Times]
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Published at 5.00am on Monday, January 13, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins
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