NORTH CAROLINA — Snow is intensifying across the higher elevations of the North Carolina mountains this afternoon, especially in the High Country, where accumulating snowfall is expected to continue through Monday morning and could exceed 10 inches on some ridge tops.
As of early afternoon, forecasters report that snow has “started cranking” across mountain communities, with the heaviest bands focused near Boone and surrounding high elevations.
Heavy Snow Targeting Boone and the High Country
Temperatures across the mountain region are cold enough to support steady accumulation:
- Boone: 28°F
- Johnson City: 33°F
- Kingsport: 33°F
- Asheville: 35°F
Several inches of snow are expected in the High Country, with the highest peaks and ridge tops potentially seeing 10 inches or more by the time the system winds down Monday morning.
Blowing snow and hazardous travel conditions are likely, particularly on exposed roadways and higher-elevation routes. Drivers heading toward mountain communities should prepare for rapidly changing visibility and snow-covered roads…