Winter Storm Fern: Emergency Shelters Open Across WNC Ahead of Major Ice Storm
By Marge | Published 2026-01-23T18:49:39.212Z
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WNC -- January 23, 2026: With an Ice Storm Warning in effect and significant accumulations expected to disrupt travel and power, emergency officials across Western North Carolina have activated several shelters and warming centers.
WNC -- January 23, 2026: With an Ice Storm Warning in effect and significant accumulations expected to disrupt travel and power, emergency officials across Western North Carolina have activated several shelters and warming centers. Residents are urged to finalize their preparations before conditions deteriorate on Saturday morning.Buncombe County and AshevilleBuncombe County has declared a local State of Emergency. In addition to general population shelters, specialized Code Purple sites are ope