Several inches of snow expected in mountains

There is a winter storm warning in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday for mountain communities, including Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties.

Light snow has been falling across the mountains this morning and will continue throughout the day and night.

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Most areas will see between 1-3 inches of snow. Some isolated parts could get 4-6 inches.

Boone- snow is coming down harder now over on the campus of App State where I’m talking with students about the Arctic blast on the way for the Carolinas. The story tonight on channel 9. pic.twitter.com/03Je6VYDtT
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) January 15, 2024

Slick roads, very cold temperatures and poor visibility are the biggest threats.

Freezing rain cannot be ruled out.

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Snowfall was heavy Monday afternoon in Boone.

There were no classes at Appalachian State because of the holiday so students were able to enjoy the snow. However, they are not looking forward to the cold temperatures.

“I got to work the day it’s supposed to be one degree,” said student Porter Cathers. “So I’m not really looking forward to it.”

“I’m on the track team here and we have to run in this,” said student Linnea Maynard. “So then it’s really bad so we’ll normally have practice inside.”

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