(Updated at 6:49am Sunday)
The Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight through noon on Sunday was dropped but now I have a nice dusting with fine snow @ 31 degrees. Actually heading out on an early quick store run, but not anticipating any road issues nor do I expect freezing rain to be an issue. This is considered a "NW flow" event which means these dusting snow showers are possible this morning.
The concern for other areas is for temps that will be slightly below freezing early Sunday morning, so a mix of freezing rain and a little snow is possible in the NC counties bordering TN. While a wintry mix is likely to fall for a short time here, temps yesterday warmed roads which I'm sure helped...right now, this seems like a limited issue in ACA, more for points north and towards the TN border from us.
Bob
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
GLUB, GLUB, GLUB....
...and now BRRRRR!
For the past rain 'event' the past few days, I tallied 5.78" at the end of Staymon. We are in a Wind Advisory today, and just in the few minutes I was out tending to my bird feeders (after an effective raccoon raid early this morning), several trees and large limbs came crashing down as the winds started to howl over the ridge behind me. Thanks to all those who stop to help move that which has fallen on our roads.
Back to the ice box with the cold finally coming in...could well have some snow showers later today, though at best a dusting would occur in higher elevations. No travel issues for ACA. This weekend, more precipitation moves in, but temperatures won't be locked down in snow territory, so we'll most likely go in and out of snow and rain showers Saturday night and Sunday, beginning as rain Friday night. At this time, no wintry accumulations or travel issues are expected.
Bob
For the past rain 'event' the past few days, I tallied 5.78" at the end of Staymon. We are in a Wind Advisory today, and just in the few minutes I was out tending to my bird feeders (after an effective raccoon raid early this morning), several trees and large limbs came crashing down as the winds started to howl over the ridge behind me. Thanks to all those who stop to help move that which has fallen on our roads.
Back to the ice box with the cold finally coming in...could well have some snow showers later today, though at best a dusting would occur in higher elevations. No travel issues for ACA. This weekend, more precipitation moves in, but temperatures won't be locked down in snow territory, so we'll most likely go in and out of snow and rain showers Saturday night and Sunday, beginning as rain Friday night. At this time, no wintry accumulations or travel issues are expected.
Bob
Sunday, December 8, 2013
COLD RAIN...
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
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
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
bob
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
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