There are winter storm warnings in force for the Smokies, portions of western North Carolina, and the mountains in East Tennessee until Saturday morning (14 January 2023).
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In the highest elevations above 4,000 feet, snowfall totals may vary from 4 to 6 inches. Southwest Virginia is under a winter weather advisory until Saturday (14 January 2023). There will be an extra 1 to 2 inches of snow in those locations.
Hence, residents of these areas are advised to remain vigilant and exercise caution.