Station Name: FRENCH BROAD RIVER BELOW I-26 NEAR BENT CREEK, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,018 feet

Nearest Address:
Old River Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Buncombe County

GPS Coordinates: 35.5122222, -82.5772222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 13 at 11:29AM EST until January 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Tue January 13, 2026, 11:29 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, but up to 6 inches for elevations above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

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.

Special Weather Statement issued January 13 at 1:54PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Tue January 13, 2026, 1:54 PM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 4:00 AM

A cold front will move across east Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and southwest North Carolina late Wednesday afternoon and evening bring with it widespread precipitation and colder temperatures. A band of rain will move into the region then mix with and change over to snow by early evening. A brief period of accumulating snow is possible across the Plateau, southwest Virginia, northeast Tennessee, and central valley. Snowfall of 1/2 inch is possible mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces, and up to 1 inch across the higher ridges. Snow covered roadways are possible across the higher terrain Wednesday evening. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other local media for further details or updates.