WNC Braces for Winter Blast: Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain Threat

WNC -- January 20, 2026: Western North Carolina is bracing for a winter blast this weekend, with the potential for heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The varying precipitation types could lead to different snow totals and road conditions across the region.Timing and PrecipitationWintry precipitation is expected to begin midday Saturday and intensify overnight into Sunday morning. The European model predicts the heaviest precipitation to occur around 7 a.m. Sunday. The model favors mostly snow