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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK
A winter weather event will occur across the region this weekend, with snow, extreme cold, and high winds being the main concerns.
.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Mostly cloudy, and dry through the morning.
2. A significant winter weather event will impact the region Friday afternoon through early Sunday morning, with snow expected to be the primary precipitation type. Due to the cold temperatures leading up to the event, impacts to travel will be significant.
3. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will impact the region Saturday thru Monday morning. This air mass will pose potential threats to life and property if precautions are not taken.
4. Temperatures gradually warm through early next week with a return to dry conditions across the region. Precipitation chances may return by mid week.
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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. Highs around 40. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT....Cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Cold with lows around 16. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
..SATURDAY....Patchy fog in the morning. Snow. Total snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. Colder with highs in the lower 20s. Temperature falling to around 15 in the afternoon. Winds out of the north 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 90 percent. Wind chill values as low as 8 below in the afternoon.
..SATURDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Blustery, cold with lows around 4 above. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 17 below.
..SUNDAY....Sunny, blustery with highs in the upper 20s. Winds out of th northwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 16 below in the morning.
..SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Cold with lows 5 to 10 above. Wind chill values as low as zero.
..MONDAY....Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Wind chill values as low as zero in the morning.
..MONDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 20.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Temperatures will remain very cold through early next week. A strong arctic front may bring the coldest weather of the season this weekend. Temperatures across portions of the area are likely to remain below freezing until at least Monday afternoon. As this period of unusually cold weather continues, the potential for damage to infrastructure, including burst water pipes will steadily increase.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
142 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Extreme Cold Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
147 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below possible.
* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)
State and Local News
Black Mountain interim town manager discusses new role | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)
• Winter Storm Warning issued ahead of snowfall, high winds and dangerous travel [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• NC lawmakers say court order limits their probe into fatal Charlotte stabbing [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• Fontana Regional Library director tenders resignation [Smoky Mountain News]
• Registered nurses hold vigil for Alex Jeffrey Pretti at Pritchard Park [Mountain Xpress]
• With raises on the line, why NC House Speaker Destin Hall isn’t budging [Raleigh News and Observer]
• NC Gov. Stein declares new State of Emergency ahead of winter storm [Asheville Citizen-Times]
World News
The Wrap | Is Trump gearing up to attack Iran again? | Sky News
What will be the impact of the EU-India trade pact? | Inside Story | Al Jazeera
• What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios [BBC News]
• Budapest mayor charged over Pride parade [DW News]
• French far-right lawmaker sparks debate with proposal to reopen brothels [France 24]
Russo-Ukraine War
• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 29, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]
Trump asks, Putin agrees: week without bombing in Ukraine | TVP World
• Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1436: EU delivers energy aid ahead of cold snap as France, allies boost intelligence sharing [Euromaidan Press]
• US military ready for action against Iran – secretary of war [Russia Today (Russian State-Controlled News Outlet)]
• Trump signs order allowing US to impose tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba [TASS (Russian State-Controlled News Outlet)]
National News
Homan speaks out in Minneapolis, Senate agrees to deal avoiding shutdown, more | The Takeout | CBS News
• What a safety expert thinks journalists should know about “less than lethal” rounds and chemical irritants used by ICE [Nieman Lab]
• How exhausted Minneapolis journalists are covering a prolonged federal crackdown [Poynter]
• Judge to weigh political motives in ICE surge [Minnesota Star Tribune]
One last thing: Tracking ICE arrest data | KARE-TV (Minneapolis, MN)
Trump to announce Federal Reserve chair pick, threatens new tariffs | NBC News
• California urges court to permit it to use congressional map enacted to counter Republican gains in Texas [SCOTUSblog]
• Democrats say deal reached with Trump to avert shutdown, immigration talks to continue [Ground News]
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Addresses U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting | C-SPAN
• Trump sues IRS for $10B over leaked tax returns [The Hill]
• Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials [AP News]
• Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’ [Fox News]
• Gold hovers near $5,400, silver steadies as precious metals rally enters 'dangerous phase' [Yahoo Finance]
• Trump says he will announce a replacement for Powell as Fed chair Friday morning [CNBC]
Bloomberg Goes One-On-One With NYC Mayor Mamdani | Balance of Power 01/28/2026 | Bloomberg Television
President Trump makes announcement in the Oval Office | C-SPAN
Washington Today (1-29-26): Temp DHS $$ as ICE reform talks continue to avert partial gov't shutdown | C-SPAN
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - January 29, 2026
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 29, 2025
Technology and Science News
The First Toilet To Fly Beyond The Moon! A New Era In Lunar Luxury! | Scott Manley
The Time We Learned Particles Can Be Affected By Nothing | Veritasium
• Artificial lungs kept a man alive until he could get a transplant [ScienceNews]
• What Happens to Linux After Linus Torvalds? We Finally Have the Answer to This Uncomfortable Question [It's FOSS News]
• US government declassifies Cold War-era 'JUMPSEAT' spy satellites [Space.com]
• The Computer History Museum’s New Online Portal Is a Nerd’s Dream Come True [Gizmodo]
• Does Anthropic believe its AI is conscious, or is that just what it wants Claude to think? [Ars Technica]
Crypto Currencies
Why is Bitcoin Dropping? | Ben Cowen
• WallStreetBets Founder Cries Foul After Reddit Cracks Down on Miami Convention [Decrypt]
• US Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure bill [Coin Telegraph]
NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) and ASN (Aviation Safety Network) Accident Investigation Pages
• Cirrus SR22T Crash [09/18/2025 - Franklin, NC]
• Crash of N259UP at Louisville-Muhammad Ali International Airport [Aviation Safety Network]
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Published at 6.00am on Friday, January 30, 2025
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