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Primary Impacts Expected Saturday Afternoon through Monday morning
Town Preparations and Impact to Town Services Beginning Monday Included Below
January 22, 2026 – 4:30pm
The National Weather Service continues to forecast a significant winter weather event affecting our region, beginning Saturday and lasting into Monday morning. The message below includes information on town preparation, trash and recycling schedules next week, Town closures, recommended steps for residents, and more.
Timing of Event
Please note: this information reflects the most recent update from the National Weather Service for Buncombe County at 2:30pm on 1/22/26. Please monitor the National Weather Service or your local news outlets for updates. At this moment, the forecast calls for precipitation to begin Saturday afternoon and last through early Monday morning. At this point, the forecast is calling for minimal snowfall and up to 1/2 inch of ice with additional sleet accumulations.
The storm’s primary impact period appears to be Saturday evening through Sunday.
Precipitation gradually tapers off early Monday morning, but significantly colder temperatures will move into the area and make travel very dangerous. The likelihood of this being a moderate to major ice event is high and may also result in roads being impassable due to downed trees and power lines.
Key Points
Ice accumulation — even at moderate levels — places significant stress on trees and power lines, particularly in heavily wooded areas like ours. This may result in:
Snow amounts are expected to be minimal and ice is our primary concern at this time. The Town strongly encourages all residents to stay off the roads during periods of freezing rain and ice, especially Saturday afternoon through Monday. Do not be on the roads unless it is absolutely necessary. To help support the Town’s emergency response and ensure your safety, we ask that you do the following:
Town Preparation
Town leadership is monitoring the situation in coordination with Buncombe County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. Action plans are in place for the weekend and following days, as follows:
Resident Preparation
Residents are encouraged to prepare now by:
Additional Safety Reminders
Forecast details may continue to change as the event approaches. The Town will update this page as needed and encourages residents to monitor trusted weather sources for the latest information. Thank you.
