❄️ Winter Storm Warning – City of Pickens ❄️
Issued: Friday, January 30 | 5:00 AM

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area, including Pickens, effective:

🕓 4:00 PM Friday through 7:00 AM Sunday

🌨 What to Expect in Pickens:
• Snow developing late this afternoon into tonight
• Storm total snowfall: 4–6 inches possible
• Snow may continue into early Saturday morning before tapering off
• Very cold and windy conditions, especially after the snow ends
• Snow will quickly stick to roads and bridges, even at lighter amounts
• Blowing snow and reduced visibility may create dangerous travel conditions

⚠️ Important Notes:
• Snowfall ratios will be unusually high, meaning roads could become hazardous very quickly
• Conditions may vary, and some areas could see higher localized totals
• Travel could become difficult to dangerous, especially overnight and early Saturday

🚗 Please Plan Ahead
• Avoid unnecessary travel once snow begins
• Use extreme caution if you must be on the roads
• Continue monitoring official City of Pickens and National Weather Service updates

We will continue to share updates as conditions evolve. Please stay safe, stay warm, and look out for one another. 💙❄️

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