Here’s a live look at road conditions along I-26 East in Buncombe County after snow closed some schools and complicated the morning commute. https://bit.ly/4jEC5n8 | WLOS ABC 13

North Carolina health officials hold a virtual press conference, addressing an upsurge in flu-related deaths within the state. https://wlos.com/news/local/flu-related-deaths-north-carolina-134-this-season-respiratory-virus-3-children-ncdhhs-health-human-services-illness-sick-healthcare-children-vaccines | WLOS ABC 13

Here's a live look at traffic on the Captain Jeff Bowen Bridge in Asheville. Click here for more local news: https://wlos.com/ Sponsored by Hunter Subaru. | WLOS ABC 13

The Asheville mayor travels to Washington, D.C., to ask lawmakers for more Helene funds, and the Asheville Police Department is adding an office at the Tanger Outlets. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Thursday, Jan. 15. More: www.wlos.com | WLOS ABC 13

Here’s a live look at I-26 at Biltmore Park, just south of Asheville, as flurries fall. https://wlos.com/weather Sponsored by Hunter Subaru. | WLOS ABC 13

❄️Precipitation is expected to begin as a scattered wintry mix this afternoon, transitioning to scattered snow showers this evening. Snow showers will persist overnight and through much of Thursday. Higher elevations near the Tennessee state line and within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are expected to receive 6 to 12 inches of snow on the ridgetops. Weather updates: https://wlos.com/news/local/weather-warn-day-issued-for-late-wednesday-into-thursday-for-snow-hazardous-roads-slick-trav

WATCH: A burst of snow arrived in Asheville just in time for the Thursday morning commute. You can share your weather photos and videos with us through Chime In. https://bit.ly/3OTiYaG | WLOS ABC 13