Winter Weather Advisory: Black Ice Threatens WNC Morning Commute

The primary threat is slick roads, especially during the Tuesday morning commute, as temperatures hover at or below freezing during the overnight hours.Affected Counties and Ice Accumulation EstimatesThe advisory covers two distinct NWS forecast areas, with varying precipitation and ice totals. The most critical information is the expected ice accumulation, which dictates the severity of travel and power outage risks.Higher Ice Accumulation (Up to 0.2" Ice Glaze)Counties: Avery, Yancey, Mitchell