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

Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 11:01PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

A weakening band of precipitation will move into the mountains of the Carolinas and northeast Georgia after midnight. The precipitation will likely start out as a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, but mostly change over to all snow above 3500 feet, possibly ending as freezing rain around daybreak. Mostly rain is expected in the the lower elevations, although areas of freezing rain are likely in valley locations closer to the continental divide. With temperatures hovering in the upper 20s to lower 30s, minor snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected above around 3500 feet. Spotty light ice accretions of less than a tenth of an inch are expected in the valleys and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment, mainly on elevated surfaces. While widespread travel difficulties are not anticipated due to warm road temperatures, some slick spots could develop on bridges and overpasses. Roads leading into the higher elevations of the Smokies and the Balsams could become snow covered for a few hours before sunrise. Clearing skies should allow temperatures to warm above freezing and thaw out most roads by midday Saturday.

Wind Advisory issued January 16 at 12:05PM EST until January 17 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Greene, and Southeast Monroe Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 7:35PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 7:35 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

A light rain/snow mix is possible across the mountains of far north Georgia tonight into the predawn hours of Saturday morning. At elevations above 2000ft, a transition to light snow showers is possible. Accumulations are expected to be minor, ranging from a trace to a half inch. Significant or widespread hazardous travel is not anticipated. However, spotty areas of black ice are possible, mainly on less-traveled secondary roads. Exercise caution if traveling in these areas, especially on elevated roadways and bridges.