Freezing rain advisory issued for Asheville

The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for Asheville from midnight until 10 a.m.

Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing this evening and may remain below freezing as precipitation moves in during the early morning hours. Most of any wintry accumulation is forecast to be in the form of ice with a combination of snow, sleet or freezing rain at times. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by noon Tuesday, and precipitation will change over to all rain.

Freezing rain may cause travel difficulties Tuesday morning. Drivers should evaluate conditions before traveling and use caution on roadways.

Additional information will be posted about the impact to city services, including transit and garbage collection services as weather conditions develop.

For ongoing info, visit www.ashevillenc.gov, www.facebook.com/cityofasheville, and www.twitter.com/ashevillefd 

Updates on transit service will be made available. Visit www.ashevilletransit.com or call 828-253-5691 for transit information.

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POWER OUTAGES: To report power outages, call Progress Energy at 1-800-419-6356. For more information about what to do if you lose power, go online to:
www.progress-energy.com/aboutenergy/stormcentral/outage/index.asp.

EMERGENCY CALLS: In the event of an emergency, citizens are urged to call 9-1-1. Citizens who are in need of prescription medications or medical supplies and services, but are unable to leave their homes due to hazardous roadway conditions, may call 828-252-1110 for assistance.

FALLEN TREES, WATER PROBLEMS, TRASH: City residents may call 828-251-1122 to report downed trees, water problems or questions about sanitation pickup.

ROAD CONDITION REPORTS: The Asheville Fire Department will share information about roadway conditions and other emergency notifications at www.twitter.com/ashevillefd.

ASHEVILLE CIVIC CENTER: For news and updates, visit www.ashevilleciviccenter.com.