FORECAST: Cold, wet weather expected throughout the day

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FORECAST:

• We are in store for cold and wet weather throughout the day, although it won’t be heavy.

• The mountains will be cold enough for some light wintry mix at times, and a Winter Weather Advisory remains in place for Avery and Watauga counties until this evening.

• However, only minor ice accumulations of a tenth of an inch or less are expected.

• The rain is expected to move out by Saturday morning, leaving better weather for the rest of the weekend.

• Highs are expected to reach the mid-60s tomorrow afternoon, followed by 70 degrees on Sunday.

• We will have more mild weather next week.

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