Winter Storm Brings Snow, High Winds, and Extreme Cold to WNC
By Lucci | Published 2026-01-31T02:33:21.997Z
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Location: Asheville, Buncombe County, NC, Western North Carolina, Northeastern Georgia, Upstate, South Carolina, Outer Banks
WNC braces for winter storm! Snow, high winds, extreme cold warnings issued. Travel disruptions & power outages expected. Stay safe!
A major winter storm is impacting Western North Carolina, bringing accumulating snow, dangerous wind gusts up to 55 mph, and extreme cold warnings to the region, which is creating significant disruptions to travel, power infrastructure, and daily life. More than eight inches of snow is expected near the North Carolina–Tennessee state line, potentially making many roads impassable. The heaviest snow accumulations occurred Saturday, with snow possibly continuing into Saturday evening in higher ele
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