WNC -- January 28, 2026: Measurable snow is forecast for Asheville and Western North Carolina (WNC) this weekend, raising concerns regarding travel conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, in WNC, including Asheville, due to a potential winter storm that could bring snow or wintry precipitation.
The storm is part of a larger East Coast system that The Weather Channel says could strengthen into a nor’easter, bringing snow and strong winds from the Carolinas to New England. The Weather Channel has named the system Winter Storm Gianna.
In Asheville, the forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions Friday, with snow chances increasing overnight. Saturday is expected to remain cold and mostly cloudy, with continued chances of snow and highs only in the lower 20s. Overnight lows this weekend could dip into the single digits.
Forecasters urge residents to closely monitor updates as the weekend approaches and prepare for potentially dangerous winter conditions, especially if travel plans can be postponed.
Given the uncertainty in the forecast, community members who must travel are encouraged to exercise caution and stay informed about changing weather conditions.
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