Winter’s Return: Snow and Icy Roads Grip Western NC for St. Patrick’s Day

The transition from late winter to early spring in the Blue Ridge Mountains is rarely a smooth one, and this week is no exception. A potent cold front is sweeping across the region, turning Monday’s rain into a snowy surprise just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.Winter Weather Advisories and AccumulationsThe National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories effective through early Tuesday morning. As temperatures plummet behind the departing front, rain is rapidly transitioning to snow