ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Rain is not the only precipitation in the forecast now. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will be cold enough when moisture moves in that some areas may get sleet and freezing rain.

However, meteorologists said any freezing rain would be light and short-lived, but some accumulation is possible.

To that end, most of Western North Carolina is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Areas in the advisory include Avery, Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Davie, Henderson, Iredell, Mitchell, McDowell, Rutherford, Polk and Yancey counties.

Mixed in with the winter threat is the possibility of flooding as multiple rounds of rainfall are expected to start Monday night and continue through Thursday.

Minor flooding issues may occur Wednesday into Thursday for some areas that locally receive heavy rainfall, the National Weather Service said.

A Flood Watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Thursday for Cherokee and Clay counties.

The Asheville Area forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

  • Tonight: Rain. Low around 36. East-southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
  • Wednesday: Rain. High near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
  • Wednesday night: Rain. Low around 39. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent.
  • Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
  • Thursday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.