OPEN THREAD I
ROAD CONDITIONS
01-10-2025
8.30AM FRIDAY MORNING
It's finally here. After the endless model runs and constant forecasting over the last two weeks, this winter storm is moving in.
Readers are asking about road conditions. I (Bobby) have not heard any accidents reported over the scanner this morning.
Please use this thread to report any road conditions you may observe. You can also ask questions about road conditions and someone in the community may know what you are seeking. You may also post photos and video you have taken.
Please be safe and remember to be kind to one another and helpful if you can. We're all neighbors.
Franklin Area Forecast
Today A chance of snow and sleet before 10am, then snow. Patchy fog between 3pm and 5pm. Patchy freezing fog after 5pm. Highs near 34. Calm winds early shifting to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight Snow and sleet before 1am, then a chance of snow between 1am and 4am. Patchy fog. Lows around 25. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph becoming calm before midnighyt. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Highlands Area Forecast
Today Snow and sleet, becoming all sleet after 5pm. Patchy freezing fog after 1pm. Highs near 25. Winds out of the south 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight Snow and sleet before 1am, then a chance of snow between 1am and 4am. Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 4am. Patchy freezing fog between 1am and 4am. Lows around 22. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
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Author: Bobby Coggins
Published at 8.20am on Friday, January 10, 2025
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4.02pm Turning in for the Night
Gonna turn in for the night. I'll keep the scanner on the fire channel so if anything happens, I'll be back. You can listen, too at https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/23557
3.44pm Building Struck by Vehicle on Grandview Lane
EMS and Franklin VFD are responding to a report that a vehicle has struck a building at 17 Grandview Drive.
3.43pm Northbiound Lane of US-441 blocked on Cowee Mountain
NCSHP reports one northbound lane of US-441 near Watauga Church Road is blocked by a tractor-trailer.
3.34pm Sleet Now Falling
Sleet is starting to fall in the county. This could get real ugly when it freezes on the ground.
3.28pm Tractor-Trailers Stuck on Cowee Mountain
NCSHP is responding to a report of two tractor trailers that are stuck northbound on US-441 on Cowee Mountain.
3.00pm All Quiet in Macon County, Too Quiet
I hope it won't jinx things, but it's been a while since there was a local call for an accident. Hopefully, people are starting to heed the warnings not to travel.
2.06pm MOuntain Valley VFD Chaining Trucks
Mountain Valley Firefighters are chaining up their trucks so they can safely respond to calls.
1.09pm NCSHP Cars Sliding Off Road
Multiple NCSHP cars are reporting they are stuck after having slid off slick roadways in the region.
12.25pm NCSHP Requests Snowplow on Walnut Creek Road
The NCSHP has requested for the #NCDOT snowplow that is parked at Pine Grove Baptist church to go up Walnut Creek Road and clear the roadway.
12.23pm Whining About DriveNC Website
On my wishlist is for the #NCDOT to hire someone to update the DriveNC.gov map in real time for Macon County instead of hours later. Why not use a resource you built? If I had something like this for my website, I guarantee it would be current.
12.02pm Landfill and Recycling Centers Closed Saturday
All recycling centers and the landfill will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, 2025.
12.02pm Landfill and Recycling Centers Closed Saturday
All recycling centers and the landfill will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, 2025.
11.45m Multiple Accidents Reported
From this moment on in the course of this storm, if you get into an accident, it is all on you. Roads are slick and the number of accidents is multiplying beyond my ability to post about them as they are reported.
You may be able to drive in these conditions, but that does not protect you from the morons who can't.
11.35m Numerous Accients in the County
The NCSHP, MCSO, and Franklin and Highlands Police Departments are responding to numerous accidents in their jurisdictions. If you do not have to be on the roads today, please stay where you are at now.
11.26m Accident on US-441 and Wide Horizon Drive
There is an accident on US-441 at Wide Horizon Drive. The vehicle is in the roadway and people are not slowing down. Firefighters report this is a hazardous sitution.
11.22m Accident and Medical Emergency on Old Murphy Road
EMS, MCSO, and Franklin VFD are responding to an accident with entrapement and no injury near x Old Murphy Road. One occupant is having a medical emergency. (There are a lot of calls happening and I am not able to catch all of them. Most are medical emergencies)
10.54am NCSHP Responding to Accidents
The NCSHP is starting to respond to accidents on the secondary roads in the region.
10.50am
Landfill Closed
The Macon County Landfill is now closed. The landfill and recyling centers will open when it is safe to do so.
10.40am
MCSO responding with EMS due to hazardous road conditions
MCSO is responding with EMS to a medical call in the Riverbend Community due to the hazardous conditions of the roads in that area. Please stay off the roads.
10.20am
NC-28 at South 4th Street in Highlands is a "Solid Sheet of Ice"
Highlands Police report NC Highway 28 at 4th Street is a solid sheet of ice and has requested #NCDOT be notified.
10.00am
Snow Sticking in Highlands
Highlands Police report the snow is starting to stick on the primary roads. This is your cue to get where you want to be for the next 24-48 hours now.
9.55am
Recycloing Centers Closing at 10am
The recycling centers will be closing at 10am. So, for those of you who have the insane itch to go dump your garbage at the earliest convenience, that window has closed.
9.20AM
RADAR
According to the RADAR, it's almost here...if it can make its way down through the dry air. The temperatures are almost perfect for a fluffy snow.
9.00am
If Optimum Goes Down
I had to delay my Verison payment this month, so if Optimum goes out, I won't be able to post, so I'll try to leave you with some links and post a new thread if it looks like Optimum will go down. I don't expect that to happen.
8.35am
All is Quiet
So far this morning, the scanner is quiet and no traffic accidents have been heard. Hopefully, everyone is able to stay at home and enjoy the snow. If you are not able, the Asheville Citizen Times published some tips on driving in wintry conditions. [LINK]
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