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Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:56PM EDT until October 18 at

Affecting Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson

In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 2:00 AM.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained. Remove hoses and cover above- ground pipes.

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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible, especially
at higher elevations.

* WHERE...the mountains of western North Carolina

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:56PM EDT until October 18 at

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