After reporting a low number of power outages in Asheville this morning, conditions have continued to worsen across the Western North Carolina region, with outages now numbering in the thousands.

No remote learning planned as power outages persist

Officials urge people to stay informed and take precautions as roads, waterways and neighborhoods remain at risk

Travel discouraged as ice coats roads and infrastructure problems grow

After a mostly dry Saturday, Winter Storm Fern crept in overnight, coating Western North Carolina with ice and knocking out power for over many toward the North Carolina-South Carolina state line.

Up to a quarter-inch of ice reported by Sunday morning, with totals still climbing

Duke Energy deploys crews from across U.S. and Canada ahead of icing

Just minutes from University of North Carolina Asheville main campus, Lookout Mountain Loop is a beloved hiking spot for students and locals alike. The .6 mile trail is a quick lap around a North Asheville peak, but the views of the city skyline and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains will make a lasting impact on any adventurer.