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

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

GPS Coordinates: 35.4997222, -82.5927778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 5:23AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:23 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations mainly between 1 and 3 inches in the valleys. 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts are expected in the higher elevations, mainly along the Tennessee border. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility in the high elevations Sunday night and Monday.

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 February 22 at 1:07AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:07 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Two rounds of snow are expected. Light snow this morning. Then the second round from Sunday night through Monday. Total snow accumulations from both rounds from 1 to 4 inches from 2500 to 4000 feet. From 4 to 7 inches above 4000 feet. Isolated amounts over 7 inches possible near to above 6000 feet. Winds gusting to around 40 mph. Wind chill values in the single digits to a few degrees below zero at times. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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 February 22 at 5:23AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:23 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * 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. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility Sunday night and Monday.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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 Storm Warning issued February 22 at 5:23AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:23 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * 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. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility Sunday night and Monday.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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.