Station Name: OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,877 feet

Nearest Address:
1196 Old Number 4 Rd
Birdtown, NC 28719
Jackson County

GPS Coordinates: 35.46138889, -83.3536111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 3:07PM EST until January 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with 8 to 12 inches on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Haywood and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * 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 Wednesday evening and Thursday morning 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 11:53PM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 11:53 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 5 below to 13 below expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 9:06PM EST until January 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:06 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with 8 to 12 inches on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Haywood and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 1:22PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 1:22 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:30 AM

A cold front will move across east Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and southwest North Carolina late this afternoon and evening bringing with it widespread precipitation and colder temperatures. A band of rain will move into the region then mix with and change over to snow showers during the evening. A brief period of accumulating snow is possible tonight before the main precipitation band exits across the Plateau and southwest Virginia, as well as portions of the northern and central valley in east Tennessee. In addition, a few snow showers and flurries will linger across these areas into Thursday morning. Snowfall of a dusting to 1/2 inch will be possible in some areas, with up to 1 inch across the highest ridge tops. Lingering moisture on roadways may also freeze in some spots later tonight, with patches of ice possible. Slick road conditions will be possible across portions of the area this evening into early Thursday. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other local media for further details or updates.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 14 at 12:43PM EST until January 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:43 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, mainly at or above 3000 feet in elevation. Locally higher amounts will be possible over the highest peaks, Winds gusting as high as 40 mph at times especially over the higher elevations. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, and Sevier Smoky Mountains Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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 Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 3:07PM EST until January 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Snow accumulations mainly of 2 to 4 inches with isolated spots experiencing 6 inches. * WHERE...Graham County. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * 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 Wednesday evening and Thursday morning 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 January 14 at 9:06PM EST until January 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:06 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Snow accumulations mainly of 2 to 4 inches with isolated spots experiencing 6 inches. * WHERE...Graham County. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 1:11AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:11 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:15 PM

Relative humidity is expected to drop below 25% this afternoon as extremely dry Arctic air arrives in the Carolinas. Gusts as high as 25-30 kts will accompany this air mass, resulting in potential for fine dead fuel moisture to drop to critical levels. Although cold temperatures will somewhat limit erratic fire behavior, the risk for quick spread of fires will nonetheless be elevated across the South Carolina Upstate and northeast Georgia this afternoon. Consult your local burn permitting authority on whether you may burn today. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 12:46PM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 5 above to as low as 2 below expected. * WHERE...Fannin, Union, and Towns Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind chills in the single digits above zero to as cold as two below zero will be possible in the mountain counties of northeast Georgia Thursday morning. Prepare for a cold morning commute and avoid prolonged exposure to the cold when possible.

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

Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:00 AM

Scattered light snow showers will be possible across the mountains of far north Georgia from this evening into the predawn hours of Thursday morning. Any accumulations are expected to be minor, mainly from a trace to a half inch at elevations above 2000 feet. Significant or widespread hazardous travel is not anticipated. However, spotty areas of black ice could be possible, mainly on less-traveled secondary roads. Exercise caution if traveling in these areas, especially on elevated roadways and bridges as well as secondary roads.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:27AM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:27 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 5 above to as low as 3 below expected. * WHERE...Fannin, Union, and Towns Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind chills in the single digits above zero to as cold as two below zero will be possible in the mountain counties of northeast Georgia this morning. Prepare for a cold morning commute and avoid prolonged exposure to the cold when possible.

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

Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 1:24AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 7:00 PM

Much colder and drier air will filter into the region today. Sustained winds of 10 to 16 MPH can be expected along with gusts of 20 to 30 MPH. Relative Humidities will range from 25 to 35% this afternoon and may briefly dip below 25% across portions of Central and far eastern Georgia this afternoon. While colder temperatures temperatures may limit erratic fire behavior, the risk for quick spread of fire remains elevated across North and Central Georgia through the afternoon. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 3:07PM EST until January 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations mainly of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated ridges seeing up to 6 inches. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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 January 14 at 9:06PM EST until January 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:06 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations mainly of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated ridges seeing up to 6 inches. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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.