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Area could see 'coolest air of the season this weekend,' NWS says. Could mountains see snow? "It would not be a surprise to see frost in places across the NC foothills and NW Piedmont."
McDowell Emergency Services opening shelter at noon, continues to monitor weather An emergency shelter is opening at noon today at the McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Road in Marion.
