A slow-moving system is expected to bring a wintry mix to Western North Carolina, potentially posing minor flooding risks in areas still recovering from flooding in Hurricane Helene, based on weather bulletins issued early Monday.
The National Weather Service called for freezing rain first, followed by heavy rain, for the region over the next few days.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM Wednesday, covering Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, Rutherford, Yancey, and other nearby counties. Ice accumulation could create hazardous conditions on roads, bridges, and sidewalks, especially during Tuesday’s morning and evening commutes…