CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (WCCB) — Ice Storm Warning in effect for the piedmont, foothills along with Avery county until Monday at 1 pm. Winter Storm Warning in effect for Ashe and Watauga counties until Monday at 1 pm. Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Stanly, Anson and Richmond counties unti l Monday at 1 pm.FORECAST SNOW/SLEET AND ICE TOTALS: NC Piedmont: Ice: 0.50”+” (0.75” not off the table near I-85) Sleet: 1-2” Foothills: Ice: 0.25-0.50” Snow Sleet: 2-4” Mountains: Ice: 0.25-0.50” Snow Sleet: 3-6” QUESTION MARK: How much will fall as freezing rain and how much will fall as sleet? This depends on the temperature well above our heads. IMPACTS:   Widespread hazardous road conditions Power outages likely TIMING: Late afternoon – early evening Saturday through Sunday. COLD TEMPERATURES: This is a big problem if we have prolonged power outages and snow or ice on the ground. It could take days and days to melt. I am still forecasting single digit low temperatures early next week Better to prepare now: Have enough food, water and medicine to last several days Get flashlights and batteries Put gas in your car – gas stations may lose power Have an extra heat source – get a generator if you’re able. Get firewood. Have plenty of blankets. Check your carbon monoxide and snow detectors (snow and/or ice accumulation can block vents so you want to make sure these are working) ...read more read less