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The National Weather Service Greenville–Spartanburg has issued a mountain weather alert for western North Carolina, as snow showers and strong winds move into the higher elevations Sunday, January 11. The most significant impacts are expected along the North Carolina–Tennessee border, especially across the higher peaks and ridgelines.
Snow showers began moving into the mountains during the morning hours and are expected to continue through the afternoon. While snowfall amounts will be relatively light for most locations, brief periods of heavier snow are possible. Accumulations of up to 1 inch may occur, particularly at higher elevations, where colder temperatures allow snow to accumulate more efficiently…