OUTLOOK
A strong low pressure system approaching from the southwest will support widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms from this evening through Monday morning. In the storm`s wake, Snow is expected to develop in the mountains near the North Carolina and Tennessee border from late Monday through Tuesday. Another strong low may cross the region at the end of the week.
Above the Fold
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce 2020 Christmas Parade [LINK]
Tree Lighting Ceremony Held in Franklin
The annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was a subdued affair this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The tree lighting itself was the only public event and the in-person singing and muical performances were not held, along with the carriage rides and Cookies with Santa that are normally sponsored by the Town of Franklin and the Merchants Association. The main focus of the day was a shop local theme. The Nativity Scene installment has been postponed until Monday and a small candelight service will be held at a later date. Below are videos of the annual events in 2018 and 2019.
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General forecast through Wednesday night
Franklin area
Today
Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperatures falling from the mid-40s to around 40 by 5pm. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 20s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with lows in the upper teens. Winds out of the morthwest 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with highs in the lower 50s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-20s.
Highlands area
Today
Rain and snow showers likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Areas of fog in the morning. Otherwise, partly sunny, with temperatures falling from around 40 to near 30 by 5pm. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with lows around 20. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs near 30. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with lows around 20. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with highs in the mid-40s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-to-upper 20s.
Otto area
Today
Showers likely before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling from the low-to-mid 40s in the morning to around 40 by 5pm. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-20s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with lows around 20. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with highs near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid 20s.
Nantahala area
Today
Rain showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling from the low-to-mid 40s falling to the low-to-mid 30s by 5pm. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 20s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow between 8am and 9am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs near 30. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with lows around 20. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with highs in the mid 40s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-20s.
HAZARDS
Hazardous weather is not expected for most of Macon County today, however, snow flurries and snow showers may be possible late in the afternoon. A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from 7am today through tomorrow morning. Elevations above 3500 may see accumulating snow, mainly in the northern and western sections of the county as temperatures fall through the day.
Here is a graphic from the National Weather Service showing where their meteorologists think the snow will fall and about how much in each genral area.
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1028 PM EST Sun Nov 29 2020
...FIRST SIGNIFICANT SNOW OF THE SEASON LIKELY NEAR THE TENNESSEE BORDER...
.In the wake of a seasonably strong cold front, moist northwesterly winds will produce impactful snow accumulation in the mountains of North Carolina near the Tennessee border Monday into early Tuesday.
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible at high elevations, with event totals of generally 4 to 8 inches, and isolated spots of 12 inches. Valleys and downslope areas may only see 1 to 3 inches total. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
News Brief
Information About the 2020 edition of Winter Wonderland [LINK]
COVID-19 Briefing
The Macon Media COVID-19 Briefing, aka the COVID Linkapalooza [LINK] is on hiatus until Monday for the Thanksgiving holiday. The local numbers, tables, and graphs are posted below.
Here are the latest COVID-19 Numbers and Demographics Report from Macon Public Health, along with a couple of charts by Macon Media to show you the long-term trends since May 30, 2020, when the health department started releasing numbers to Macon Media.
Cases
927 Detected
(+13 from Tuesday and +55 from last Wednesday and +169 in four weeks)
51 Active
(-3 from Tuesday and -1 from last Wednesday and +20 in four weeks)
867 Recovered
(+16 from Tuesday and +55 from last Wednesday and +147 in four weeks)
9 Deaths
(unchanged from Tuesday and +1 from last Wednesday and +2 in four weeks)
Testing
6883 by MCPH
(unchanged from Tuesday and unchanged from last Wednesday and +495 in four weeks)
3765 by Others
(+17 from Tuesday and +185 from last Wednesday and +883 in four weeks)
10648 total
(+17 from Tuesday and +185 from last Wednesday and +1378 in four weeks)
44 tests pending results
(-27 from Tuesday and -111 from last Wednesday and -113 in four weeks)
Air Quality
Air quality is in the middle range of green today for all elevations.
Pollen
Pollen levels are expected to be low (0.3 out of 12) with Ragweed and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be about the same (0.3 out of 12).
Weather Extremes for Macon County for November 30th
Highsest Temperature 73°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1998
lowsest Temperature 7°F in Franklin in 1959
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 1.57 inches in Highlands in 2006 Greatest One-Day Snowfall .05 inches in Franklin in 1876
TROPICAL WEATHER
(The North Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to Nov 30th)
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
100 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
1. A large non-tropical low pressure system located near the Madeira Islands is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This low is expected to meander during the next day or so. and it could acquire subtropical characteristics during that time. After that, however, environmental conditions are forecast to become unfavorable for further development. Regardless of subtropical formation, this system will continue to produce strong winds and locally heavy rains in the Madeira Islands through Tuesday. Additional information on this system can be found in High Seas Forecasts issued by Meteo France.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.
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Published at 4:20am on Monday, November 30, 2020
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