01/23/2026
From Weaverville Town Manager:
The Town of Weaverville is operating under the Buncombe County State of Emergency, and town offices will be closed on Monday due to inclement weather. Monday’s sanitation route will be rescheduled for Thursday, pending road conditions. We will continue to keep the community informed regarding the resumption of non-essential town services and the reopening of Town offices.
Today is the final day of clear weather to complete preparations. Forecasts have solidified that this weekend’s storm will be primarily an ice storm rather than a snow event, which represents a worst-case scenario for our area. Significant icing will severely impact road conditions and is expected to delay emergency response.
The storm is anticipated to arrive mid-afternoon Saturday, with conditions continuing to deteriorate through early Monday. Ice accumulation in our area is expected to reach approximately ½ inch; historically, as little as ¼ inch of ice has resulted in power outages. Across Buncombe County, ice accumulation is forecast to range from ¼ inch to 1 inch.
An arctic air mass will follow the storm, with daytime temperatures remaining below freezing until at least Tuesday. Overnight temperatures are expected to remain in the teens and single digits through next weekend. Any daytime melting will refreeze overnight, extending hazardous road conditions for several days.
Residents are strongly urged to finalize preparations today and be prepared for extended power outages. Please take this storm seriously and strictly follow basic fire and life safety precautions.
Residents should plan to be self-sustaining through at least Tuesday, including having adequate supplies of food, water, propane, and kerosene.
Residents who rely on oxygen concentrators should ensure they have a minimum of 72 hours of backup oxygen. Please contact your supply company immediately. The Fire Department carries oxygen only for emergency medical treatment and does not provide oxygen cylinders for in-home use.
In the event of an emergency, expect delays in response due to hazardous road conditions and terrain. While Public Works, Public Safety, Fire, and Law Enforcement personnel have increased staffing, responders will also be impacted by the storm, and access may be limited.
Do not heat your home with an oven or any unapproved heating equipment. Use extreme caution when operating kerosene heaters. Never operate generators or gas-powered equipment inside your home, basement, or garage. Carbon monoxide is odorless and deadly.
If you require emergency assistance, dial 911. Please do not call Fire or Police Department office numbers, as administrative lines will not be staffed during the storm.
Please take this advisory seriously and prepare now.
From Weaverville’s Town Manager Office: The Town of Weaverville is operating under the Buncombe County State of Emergency and town offices will be closed on Monday due to inclement […]