Outlook
Windy and cooler conditions are expected today. Snow showers are possible across high elevations through this evening with mostly sunny skies elsewhere. A fast-moving upper-level disturbance may bring another round of showers day Saturday focused across high elevations, where snow is expected to prevail. A wet pattern may return next week as a cold front is poised to stall across the region.
SCHOOL CLOSURES AND DELAYS
Franklin and Nantahala area schools are closed today.
Highlands School is on a two-hour delay with no buses on icy roads.
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
344 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020
...SLIPPERY ROADWAYS TO DEVELOP AS TEMPERATURES FALL THIS MORNING ACROSS THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS...
Temperatures falling to the freezing mark across the North Carolina mountains this morning will cause wet roadways to freeze up and become quite slippery throughout the day. In addition, scattered snow showers will return from the west through the morning hours, with light accumulations at elevations above 3500 feet.
Use caution if traveling in the North Carolina mountains today. Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination.
Heavy Rains Bring Minor Flooding
A period of heavy rain resulted in several low-lying areas of the county being flooded by creeks and rivers. Local VFDs responded to close several roads and remove people from hazardous conditions. Yesterday's public safety log has most of the information. [LINK]
An open thread was established on Facebook to facilitate the sharing of information from members of the community. Some photos and video have been posted there. [LINK]
County Commissioners Begin Annual Budget Process
The Macon County Board of Commissioners began their annual budget process yesterday and met from 10am to a little after 3:30pm to hear from department heads and outside agencies on their budget concerns. The meeting was streamed live on Facebook and the live version of the videos are posted on the Macon Media website, along with the agenda. A recorded version of the meeting, along with supporting documentation, will be published in the coming days. [LINK]
Public Safety Log
Today's log is available and will be updated as needed. [LINK]
Yesterday's log is also online. [LINK]
THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
This animated image shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air damming) for three days in six-hour increments.
Green, Yellow, and Red indicate rain. Orange and Purple Indicate Freezing Rain or other freezing precipitation. Blue indicates snow.
The next one shows the forecast for rain in 24hour totals over the next few days.
And this one shows the forecast for 24-hour snowfall totals over the same time period. It should give you a general idea that the biggest impacts of the storm will be to our west and north.
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Weather Hazards
Some areas of the county may still be flooded today, and some road closures may still be in effect, so please use caution this moning and if you encounte a section of roadway that is covered by water, please don't drive though it. Seek an altenate route.
Macon County is under a Wind Advisory until 6pm this evening. A copy of the advisory is posted below for your convenience.
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
331 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph at times.
* WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia, and Piedmont and western North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The very windy conditions may impact residents and responders attempting cleanup and repairs from the damage on Thursday. Use extreme caution if working outdoors today, especially under trees or power lines. Wet soils from recent heavy rainfall may result in weakened root systems, causing more trees to fall from lower than usual wind speeds.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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WEATHER FORECAST MAPS
Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]
FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST
Today (Wind Advisory in Effect Until 6pm)
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid-to-upper 30s. Wind chill values will be in the upper 20s at times. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow between noon and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with highs in the mid-40s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-20s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with highs in the mid-50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-30s.
OTTO AREA FORECAST
Today (Wind Advisory in Effect Until 6pm)
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and noon. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 30s. Wind chill values will dip into the upper 20s at times. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-20s. Winds out of the northwest 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Increasing clouds, with highs in the low-to-mid 40s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-20s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with highs in the mid-50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 30s.
HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST
Today (Wind Advisory in Effect Until 6pm)
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with highs near 30. Wind chill values will dip into the lower 20s and possibly the upper teens at times today. Winds out of the northwest 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight (Low Wind Chills Overnight)
Partly cloudy, with lows around 20. Winds chill values will dip in to the teens and possibly the single digits overnight. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 8am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with highs in the mid-30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the southwest by midmorning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 20s. Wind chill values could dip into the teens overnight. Winds out of the west 5 to 9 mph shifting to come out of the northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with highs in the mid-40s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with lows around freezing.
NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST
Today (Wind Advisory in Effect Until 6pm)
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with highs near freezing. Wind chill values in the 20s. Winds out of the west 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-20s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with highs near 40. Winds out of the south 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-20s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with highs near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 30s.
Published at 5:00am on Friday, February 7, 2020
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