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 23 at 5:15AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility in the high elevations today.

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 23 at 1:16AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Occasional showers will continue through tonight. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches from 2000 to 4000 feet and 2 to 4 inches above 4000 feet. Isolated higher amounts in the highest peaks. Northwest winds gusting to around 40 mph. Wind chill values will drop to 5 to 10 degrees below zero across the highest elevations. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 5:15AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * 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 55 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility today.

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 Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 5:15AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * 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 55 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility today.

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.