I was surprised to see Haywood County added into the Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until 8pm this evening (UPDATE: Haywood advisory canceled @ 1:50pm)....all along we were forecast to be above freezing, with any icing issues no farther west than Asheville and immediate mountains. My low was 35 this morning, now up to 37. The National Weather Service was concerned for potential icing along the I-40 corridor, and in sheltered valleys where colder air can get trapped.
By the time all is said and done in another 48 or more hours, we may well have tallied 5-6" of rain in ACA. Upper Staymon is almost a quagmire in places.
Tuesday night, there may be a brief period with some snow showers as the colder air finally moves in, with zero road concerns at this time. Same type of situation Friday night into early Saturday morning.
Bob
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
WATCH FOR BLACK ICE
As I left ACA just after 2pm Wednesday, the plow had made it's first run up Apple Creek Road, and I basically had no issues though the double hairpins had to be taken slowly. The side roads, like Staymon's steep section, are extremely slippery and icy, though I made it down without an issue. Slowly and carefully is the only way to roll.
I had 1.75" before I left, and saw Al got 2" at the top...winds blew away and added snow, but the heavier snow amounts stayed west and north, thankfully. Click HERE for a link to the National Weather Service's Public Information Statement with snow results (many are not storm totals, just readings during the event).
We're all done with precipitation (and the strongest winds), so it's a matter of slick spots on roads and black ice this morning. In eastern NC the storm line dropped an EF2 tornado in Carteret County along the beach front late Tuesday night, destroying some condos but no loss of life, thankfully.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Bob
I had 1.75" before I left, and saw Al got 2" at the top...winds blew away and added snow, but the heavier snow amounts stayed west and north, thankfully. Click HERE for a link to the National Weather Service's Public Information Statement with snow results (many are not storm totals, just readings during the event).
We're all done with precipitation (and the strongest winds), so it's a matter of slick spots on roads and black ice this morning. In eastern NC the storm line dropped an EF2 tornado in Carteret County along the beach front late Tuesday night, destroying some condos but no loss of life, thankfully.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Bob
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
GETTING UPDATED INFORMATION....
The prior post has the latest updates for today's road/snow conditions. But not all computers will automatically refresh a page, so if you want to read any updated information, be sure to hit the 'refresh' icon which is a circular arrow somewhere at the top of your browser to see the latest.
bob
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SNOW TODAY
Getting ready to head out in 10 minutes, so will not be able to add any blog updates myself for at least 3 hours. Very limited traffic has moved up and down Apple Creek Road today, but it has moved, albeit slowly, per Chris Martin. At 1:50pm I still see only tire tracks on AC Road but have to head out regardless. Still some snow showers incoming from TN, but I've totaled 1.75" and wouldn't expect a whole lot more. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Be safe....
Bob
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8:40am UPDATE: from Keith Patton (president)
"M&S to be here to plow&salt between noon and 1:00 today. I've taken a short walk and there is HEAVY ice under the snow. Would highly recommend no travel until the road is treated. I will be here if needed."
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At 6am it was 26 degrees with about 1/3" of snow on the ground here on Staymon...a heavier band of snow is incoming soon and for now not much behind it. However, ACA is in a Winter Storm Warning through midnight, and there is still plenty of moisture in TN to head our way - sort of. To be honest, at this time, I don't see that much precipitation heading directly for ACA....from Madison County on northward they stand to have higher accumulations when all is said and done. 2-4" has been the standing forecast for our area, which I subscribe to, but I see the 2" more than the 4"...with all of the holiday travel taking place, that would be a nice outcome.
My big concern was what ice would be under the snow. That thought was just confirmed with a report from Al Rose at the top: he just went out and there is ice under the snow. Stands to reason Apple Creek Road would be slick and dangerous for now. Temps are forecast to slowly drop through the day, looking for a low around 10 degrees tonight in ACA, and winds are supposed to be cranking, as well.
I know I have to leave ACA today, but will most likely wait until Apple Creek Road is plowed and/or salted which is slated for early this afternoon at last check. I will update this page with information as I get it...any reports you may have on conditions or vehicle traffic are always welcome. You can post them via the comments section or email me the information and I can put it in for you.
Bob
Bob
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8:40am UPDATE: from Keith Patton (president)
"M&S to be here to plow&salt between noon and 1:00 today. I've taken a short walk and there is HEAVY ice under the snow. Would highly recommend no travel until the road is treated. I will be here if needed."
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At 6am it was 26 degrees with about 1/3" of snow on the ground here on Staymon...a heavier band of snow is incoming soon and for now not much behind it. However, ACA is in a Winter Storm Warning through midnight, and there is still plenty of moisture in TN to head our way - sort of. To be honest, at this time, I don't see that much precipitation heading directly for ACA....from Madison County on northward they stand to have higher accumulations when all is said and done. 2-4" has been the standing forecast for our area, which I subscribe to, but I see the 2" more than the 4"...with all of the holiday travel taking place, that would be a nice outcome.
My big concern was what ice would be under the snow. That thought was just confirmed with a report from Al Rose at the top: he just went out and there is ice under the snow. Stands to reason Apple Creek Road would be slick and dangerous for now. Temps are forecast to slowly drop through the day, looking for a low around 10 degrees tonight in ACA, and winds are supposed to be cranking, as well.
I know I have to leave ACA today, but will most likely wait until Apple Creek Road is plowed and/or salted which is slated for early this afternoon at last check. I will update this page with information as I get it...any reports you may have on conditions or vehicle traffic are always welcome. You can post them via the comments section or email me the information and I can put it in for you.
Bob
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
INCOMING SNOW
Well, worth a new post as we assess the snow coming in. It's a NW upslope flow event, and the current forecast has been 2-4"....not enough changes one way or the other to change all of that. Close by the Plott Balsams and the Smokies is 6-7" but I'll leave ACA in the 2-4" category, low to high in elevation.
Overnight tonight there will be a switchover to snow, without a time period of no precipitation to be void of precipitation for sublimation, so I expect an icy belly to the snow that collects before sunrise, and beyond. Travel could be very tricky early in ACA, but plowing and salting is slated to take place in early afternoon, to the best of my knowledge. Personally, I have to get off the mountain Wednesday, so I have a vested interest in all of this as do many of you, be it incoming or outgoing traffic concerns in ACA.
By Thursday, sun is out and chilly, but calm weather will be in place. Happy Turkey Day, y'all, and Happy first full day of Hannukah, also on Thursday.
Bob
Overnight tonight there will be a switchover to snow, without a time period of no precipitation to be void of precipitation for sublimation, so I expect an icy belly to the snow that collects before sunrise, and beyond. Travel could be very tricky early in ACA, but plowing and salting is slated to take place in early afternoon, to the best of my knowledge. Personally, I have to get off the mountain Wednesday, so I have a vested interest in all of this as do many of you, be it incoming or outgoing traffic concerns in ACA.
By Thursday, sun is out and chilly, but calm weather will be in place. Happy Turkey Day, y'all, and Happy first full day of Hannukah, also on Thursday.
Bob
Monday, November 25, 2013
WINTRY WEATHER INCOMING
(This paragraph is an update just before 5am Tuesday: Yay for the warm nose aloft as I have 41 degrees this morning. However, getting reports of significant icing, and I do mean significant, starting with counties just east of us, which are now in an Ice Storm Warning. We will not be having icing issues this morning here in ACA, but after heavy rain today we still have the snow to deal with Wednesday. Count your blessings...)
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Precipitation arrives in western NC this evening and stays through Wednesday. It's a particularly wet system with many areas in the mountains expected to pick up 1.5"-3" of rain...or should I say 'liquid equivalent'.
We've obviously been much colder and below freezing a lot recently, so a nice warm ground temperature isn't in place to help out. There are two concerns for Apple Creek for this period. (click images below to enlarge)
Concern #1: Freezing rain. The freezing rain advisory is in place for us from 9pm tonight through 9am Tuesday. The freezing rain could start as early as late this afternoon. Ice amounts for our area don't look to be enough to be a problem for our roads, but even IF enough froze to make slick spots, there is nothing that can be done treatment-wise given that in time it goes to all rain. Let nature run its course with melting and hope we don't get power outages.
Concern #2: Accumulating snow. The backside of this system is forecast to switch to all snow by daybreak Wednesday, and ACA is presently in a 2-4" accumulation range, the 2" being toward the entrance and 4" at the top. With the significant amounts of rain that will fall preceding that, an icy bottom to any snow amounts is a big possibility, so Apple Creek Road will warrant very cautious driving on Wednesday. A lot of us have big holiday travel concerns both in and out of ACA on Wednesday, including myself...check back for updates.
I will update as needed late this afternoon.
Bob
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Precipitation arrives in western NC this evening and stays through Wednesday. It's a particularly wet system with many areas in the mountains expected to pick up 1.5"-3" of rain...or should I say 'liquid equivalent'.
We've obviously been much colder and below freezing a lot recently, so a nice warm ground temperature isn't in place to help out. There are two concerns for Apple Creek for this period. (click images below to enlarge)
Concern #1: Freezing rain. The freezing rain advisory is in place for us from 9pm tonight through 9am Tuesday. The freezing rain could start as early as late this afternoon. Ice amounts for our area don't look to be enough to be a problem for our roads, but even IF enough froze to make slick spots, there is nothing that can be done treatment-wise given that in time it goes to all rain. Let nature run its course with melting and hope we don't get power outages.
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Bob
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
2014 Budget & Winter Weather Policy
(Be sure to check the prior two blog entries for the most recent board minutes as well as minutes from August's annual meeting. Bob)
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2014 Budget ACAHA
Assessment fee $250.00
26 lots @ $31,500
Paving $18,344.00
Snow Removal/Ice Melt $ 7,000.00
Grading $ 2,000.00
Gravel $ 2,000.00
Legal $ 500.00
Mailing $ 100.00
Reimbursement $ 800.00
Banking Fees $ 24.00
Insurance $ 732.00
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TOTAL $ 31,500.00
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TOTAL $ 31,500.00
Any delinquent fees collected
and funds left over from 2013 snow removal line item will be applied to
additional paving work.
Winter weather policy
*The latest road conditions
and snow plow status will be posted on the Apple Creek Blog. Please do not call
board members during inclement weather.
*M&S Tree and landscaping
services will be plowing and salting Apple Creek roads this winter. They may be
reached for individual driveway work at 828-627-0967.
*Roads maintained by the
ACAHA are of a steep and winding configuration. They are also located on the
Northern face of the mountain getting little to no sun in winter months. With
elevations ranging from 2500- 4500 feet, it is not reasonable for anyone to
expect to be able to travel them at all times during inclement weather. Safe
passage on our roads is not guaranteed and at our own risk. This is a reality
of life in the mountains.
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