Station Name: FRENCH BROAD R AT BLUE RIDGE PKWY AT BENT CREEK NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,028 feet / 618 meters

Nearest Address:
Blue Ridge Pkwy
Arden, NC 28715
Buncombe County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4997222, -82.5927778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 9 at 4:46PM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun November 9, 2025, 4:46 PM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations from a dusting to up to 3 inches in the valleys, with 2 to 6 inches expected above 3500 feet. As much as 10 inches possible on the highest peaks along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Snow accumulations will make some roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 10 at 12:12AM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 12:12 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations from a dusting to up to 3 inches in the valleys, with 2 to 6 inches expected above 3500 feet. As much as 10 inches possible on the highest peaks along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Freeze Watch issued November 9 at 4:43PM EST until November 11 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun November 9, 2025, 4:43 PM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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

Freeze Warning issued November 10 at 12:02AM EST until November 11 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 12:02 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures dropping into the lower to mid 20s. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued November 9 at 2:01PM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun November 9, 2025, 2:01 PM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with locally higher totals for the highest terrain such as Sams Gap. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southeast Greene and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 10 at 1:24AM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 1:24 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, except locally as high as 10 to 15 inches for areas near Mount LeConte and possibly Newfound Gap as well. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 9 at 2:01PM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun November 9, 2025, 2:01 PM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, except locally as high as 10 to 15 inches for areas near Mount LeConte and possibly Newfound Gap as well. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, and Sevier Smoky Mountains Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.