Winter Storm Fern Knocks Out Power, Shuts Schools in Western NC
By Chris Palmer | Published 2026-04-12T13:00:54.557Z
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Winter Storm Fern is walloping Western North Carolina, leaving thousands without power and blanketing the region in snow. The winter weather prompted Buncombe County Schools to switch to remote...
Winter Storm Fern is walloping Western North Carolina, leaving thousands without power and blanketing the region in snow.
The winter weather prompted Buncombe County Schools to switch to remote learning. The district cited the significant snowfall totals in its announcement.
Power Outages
As Winter Storm Fern sweeps across Western North Carolina, power outages are widespread, impacting both homes and businesses.
Mountain Weather Advisory
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the mountains s
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