Station Name: FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,955 feet

Nearest Address:
506 Pearson Bridge Rd
Asheville, NC 28801
Buncombe County

GPS Coordinates: 35.60888889, -82.5780556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:47AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:47 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 9:32AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:32 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Light additional sleet accumulations and ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce numerous outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to become light late this morning before increasing again this afternoon. The worst impacts are expected this afternoon and evening. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 9:32AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:32 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Additional light sleet accumulations and ice accumulations around one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of northeast Georgia, upstate South Carolina, and portions of southwest North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce numerous outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to become light late this morning before increasing again this afternoon. The worst impacts are expected this afternoon. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:47AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:47 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, in elevations above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills of 15 below to 19 below possible. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from 6 PM Monday evening through noon Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 25 at 11:47AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:47 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, in elevations above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills of 15 below to 19 below possible. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from 6 PM Monday evening through noon Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 9:32AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:32 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Light additional sleet accumulations and ice accumulations between one quarter and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce numerous outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to become light late this morning before increasing again this afternoon. The worst impacts are expected this afternoon and evening. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 9:32AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:32 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Additional light sleet accumulations and ice accumulations between one quarter and four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce numerous outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to become light late this morning before increasing again this afternoon. The worst impacts are expected this afternoon. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 11:49PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher wind gusts up to 90 mph are expected across the highest elevations of the foothills such as Cove Mountain.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

High Wind Warning issued January 24 at 11:49PM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher wind gusts up to 90 mph are expected across the highest elevations of the foothills such as Cove Mountain.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Special Weather Statement issued January 25 at 1:21PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:21 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:30 PM

There may be patches of light freezing rain or drizzle this evening before precipitation transitions to light snow showers and flurries overnight across the area. While the precipitation is expected to be very light, some spots may pick up very light freezing rain accumulations of a hundredth of an inch or so, and snow accumulations of a dusting to few tenths will be possible as well. In addition, any lingering water on roadways may freeze overnight as temperatures plummet. Be prepared for slick spots on roadways overnight into Monday morning. The morning commute could be affected. Use caution if you will be driving.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 75 mph over the higher elevations and foothills. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below possible. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 75 mph over the higher elevations and foothills. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below possible. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

High Wind Warning issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 75 mph over the higher elevations and foothills. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below possible. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 11:49PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 2 to 8 degrees above zero are expected. * WHERE...Most of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight EST /11 PM CST/ Sunday Night to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero to 10 above zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ Monday to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero to 10 above zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ Monday to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.