BEWARE OF PATCHY BLACK ICE

Black Ice Warning

 

Temperatures have fallen below freezing across the area, causing lingering runoff from melted snow and sleet to refreeze on untreated roads. Patchy black ice can be expected once again through this morning. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing in the late morning hours. 

If traveling this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots. 

 

ROADWAYS

 

Town Public Works crews have been plowing all town roads and will continue to do so. Three plows are working around town.  The Lake Lure Fire Department is working to assist with road safety. NC DOT maintains State roads. Lake Lure Police will continue to respond as needed. 

 

CALL 9-1-1 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES

 

Winter Storm Watch Sign with Town of Lake Lure Logo

 

The National Weather Service has issued the following Urgent Weather Message on 1/29/26 at 2:16 AM.

 

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING

 

* WHAT: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches east of I-26. Total accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across the remainder of the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph.

* WHERE: Northeast Georgia, Western North Carolina, and the South Carolina Upstate.

* WHEN: From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS: The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce scattered power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 

EMERGENCY PREPARATIONS:

  • The Town of Lake Lure Emergency Preparedness Team has met and will continue to meet throughout the ongoing storm to prepare and address any issues as they arise.
  • The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is pre-treating highways.
  • Town crews are preparing town roads and are continuing to plow those with ice.  Three plows are working to address these issues. 
  • For questions, please email Communications@townoflakelure.com

 

DUKE ENERGY

  • Report a power outage: Text OUT to 57801
  • Visit duke-energy.com/outages
  • Use the Duke Energy mobile app
  • Call 800-POWERON (800-769-3766)

 

REMC

 

Published 1/29/26 at 8:33 AM

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