Station Name: CATAWBA R AT SR1223 BL LK JAMES NR BRIDGEWATER, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,096 feet

Nearest Address:
5593 Powerhouse Rd
Morgantown, NC 28655
Burke County

GPS Coordinates: 35.7403611, -81.8346667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 9:49PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 9:49 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations mostly between 2 and 6 inches, with amounts up to 10 inches possible along the Tennessee border and in the high elevations. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce a few power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility Sunday night and Monday.

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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 9:49PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 9:49 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with higher amounts along the Tennessee border. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce a few power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility Sunday night and Monday.

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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 9:49PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 9:49 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with higher amounts along the Tennessee border. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce a few power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility Sunday night and Monday.

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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 9:49PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 9:49 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations mainly between 1 and 3 inches in the valleys. 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts are expected in the higher elevations, mainly along the Tennessee border. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable, mainly in the higher elevations. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph could result in areas of blowing snow and very low visibility in the high elevations Sunday night and Monday.

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 21 at 7:09PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 7:09 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 7:00 AM

Low pressure will pass over the region tonight and Sunday with rain changing to snow across the higher elevations. Arrival of colder air Sunday along with the development of a strong winter storm along the coastal mid-atlantic will result in an extended period of snow across the mountains Sunday night through Monday. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Locally higher amounts at elevations above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson and Smyth Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to fall into the teens Sunday night with wind chills in the single digits.

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.