Archive for January 2026
Montreat Minute 1/30/26
Be Ready for Another Winter Storm! Winter Storm “Gianna” (last week’s storm was “Fern”) is expected to impact the East Coast this weekend, with the potential for significant snowfall (4-5” at this writing) and gusty winds across the Carolinas and Virginia. Once again, Town of Montreat staff are actively monitoring the forecast, and our Public…
Read MoreLandcare 2/4/26
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. The meeting agenda can be found here, and the January meeting notes can be found here. The meeting…
Read MoreWinter Storm Gianna
Winter Storm Gianna is expected to impact the East Coast this weekend, with the potential for significant snowfall and gusty winds across the Carolinas and Virginia. While the exact track of the storm remains uncertain, Town of Montreat staff are actively monitoring the forecast, and our Public Works and Police departments are prepared to respond…
Read MoreSanitation Pickup Update
Weekly sanitation pickup services will be postponed until Wednesday, January 28th due to unsafe temperatures. The convenience center remains open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The convenience center parking lot has been sanded, and the steps have been treated with ice melt.
Read MoreWeather Closure Notice – Monday, January 26
Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, Town offices will be closed on Monday, January 26. Staff will be available to respond to phone calls and emails as conditions allow. Please remember that trash pickup has been delayed until Tuesday. For your safety, we strongly encourage everyone to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. We…
Read MoreWinter Storm Fern Update – Jan. 25, 2026
Roads and sidewalks are extremely icy throughout Montreat. Our Public Works crews are maintaining roads where possible, but conditions remain very dangerous. For your safety, please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Precipitation is expected to continue through Sunday afternoon, with backside winds and snow showers developing and persisting into Monday. During this period,…
Read MoreMontreat Minute for January 23, 2026
Be Ready for the Winter Storm As of this morning, it is highly likely we will be slammed by an ice storm on Saturday and Sunday, then extremely cold weather on Monday and Tuesday. Please be prepared for this major event. Montreat has joined with Buncombe County in declaring a State of Emergency. Any updates…
Read MoreMontreat Road Closure Notice – 1/22/26
Road Closure Notice – January 22, 2026 Montreat Road will be closed today, January 22, 2026, from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The closure includes the section from the intersection of State Street to Laurel Circle Drive, as well as Honeycutt Street. Detour signs will be in place directing traffic along First Street to…
Read MoreMontreat Gate Repairs & Road Detour 1/22/26
Beginning around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Montreat Gate will be closed for needed repairs, weather permitting. Please follow posted detour signs and use caution while traveling through the area.
Read MoreWinter Storm Fern
Winter Storm Fern – Community Preparedness Notice Winter Storm Fern is now forecasted to bring a high-impact mix of heavy snow and potentially significant ice to our area this weekend. Some projections indicate the possibility of over a foot of snow in parts of the region, or enough ice to create dangerous travel conditions and…
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