Outlook
A vigorous low-pressure system will continue to track northeastward and over Eastern Canada today, bringing windy conditions to our area. Mountain snow is expected through early this morning and again Friday through Saturday morning. Otherwise, dry and cool air settles over the area for the rest of the weekend. A warm and wet pattern is expected to return early next week.
Franklin Area School Delay
Due to current weather conditions, Macon County Schools- Franklin area - will operate on a two-hour delay today, Thursday, February 27, 2020, with no buses on icy roads. [LINK]
5:34am update: Highlands School is now on a two-hour delay. [LINK]
County Offices to Close Early for Funeral
County Offices will be closing at 1:30pm today so county employees may attend the funeral of Lynn Wright, who was the Assistant IT Director for the County. She passed away Sunday morning after an automobile accident. [OBITUARY]
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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.
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Weather Hazards
Dense fog is expected to form this morning, so slow down on your morning commute and turn on your headlights so other people can see your vehicle. A wind advisory is scheduled to take effect from 4pm this afternoon until 7pm tomorrow night, so you may want to secure loose objects and be prepared for potential power outages. Temperatures are also expected to drop below freezing and combined with high winds, dangerous wind chill values will result, making it hazardous on exposed skin overnight tonight and tomorrow night. More details about each of these hazards is posted below for your convenience.
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BLACK ICE
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...SLIPPERY ROADS AND BLACK ICE POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS THURSDAY MORNING...
Snow showers will develop across the North Carolina mountains and continue overnight. Accumulations are expected mainly at elevations above 3500 feet, but light accumulations will also be possible in the lower mountain valleys. With temperatures falling into the teens and 20s across the mountains by daybreak on Thursday, black ice and slippery road conditions are likely to develop in any locations receiving precipitation.
Temperatures may not warm back above the freezing mark in some locations until the afternoon. Use extreme caution if traveling in the North Carolina mountains overnight through Thursday morning.
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WIND ADVISORY
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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times.
* WHERE...The central and southern mountains of western North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday, with the strongest winds overnight through the morning hours Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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.
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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST
Today
Sunny, with highs near 40. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-40s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-20s.
OTTO AREA FORECAST
Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-to-upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 40s. Winds out of the west 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and midnight, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-to-upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 40s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-20s.
HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST
Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the low-to-mid 20s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers after 9am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-30s. Winds out of the west 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 20s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-30s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-20s.
NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST
Today
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy through midmorning, then gradual clearing, with highs in the mid-to-upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with lows in the mid-20s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with highs in the upper 30s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-20s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 30s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-20s.
Published at 5:00am on Thursday, February 27, 2020
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