Winter Weather Advisory Freezing Rain

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY…

WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia.

WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.

IMPACTS…Difficult travel conditions are possible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Rain and freezing rain will spread into western North Carolina and southwest Virginia Saturday morning. The higher elevations will have the highest freezing rain amounts. Freezing rain will change to rain by afternoon as temperatures rise into the mid to upper 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.