https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/snow-western-north-carolina-helene-recoveryThe National Weather Service said up to 3 inches of snow is expected in Ashe and Watauga counties by Saturday morning. However, snowfall estimates are greater for areas in higher elevations, where up to 12 inches of snow is expected.
Additionally, Helene survivors in western North Carolina will also have to manage with powerful winds. Wind gusts are expected to reach 30-40 mph in Asheville, while other areas may feel gusts of 50 mph or greater.