Blue Ridge Parkway Shut Down: Winter Storm to Hit Western NC

The Blue Ridge Parkway is fully closed across all sections in North Carolina and Virginia due to an incoming winter storm, impacting travelers and residents who rely on the route. The closure, which began Friday evening, is due to Winter Storm Fern.Officials warn of hazardous conditions, including snow, ice, fallen trees, and debris. Emergency access will be limited. The National Park Service urges people to avoid travel and winter recreation on the parkway. Roads are not salted and are only min