ALERTS

04/12/2024 We are to receive strong winds through today and into tonight. Rain will be sporadic, but strong. Please be cautious if you go out for a walk or driving through the neighborhood. We had a large tree go down blocking Alpine Gravel. We contacted the Blue Ridge Parkway who gave us approval to cut the tree and leave it on the side. Again, if the electricity goes out, please contact Duke Energy so we get on their list and follow the texts they send out informing the community when the electricity will be restored.

01/20/2024 Our roads will be getting plowed. If you would like to pay the driver extra for additional work on your personal driveway, please flag him down.  He will be salting the road so as the sun goes down and the cool temperatures continue, we should not have black ice. 

Please do not use Lugano or Alpine Gravel. We recommend you continue to use the main entrance. We have had questions regarding the mail you are receiving asking for signatures on the amended Bylaws per the Secretary of State who is requesting we have in our Bylaws updated if we want to continue as "Not for Profit".

We only need one homeowner to sign and the document must be notarized and returned as soon as possible.

01/15/2024 Most of you are aware of the weather we are about to receive. Please take precautions and if you can stay home through this time please do. We will monitor the roads in Swiss Village as best we can.

We are probably looking at black ice in areas. We recommend that Lugano, Alpine Gravel should not be traveled. Lower Cerc Des Alpes will be questionable. Lucerne will have spots as well as Alpine Drive paved. If you must travel we recommend you use Alpine Drive Paved. Homeowners on Bern Via please use Lucerne if you go out. 

Again, limbs will come down and possibly tree's as we had the last storm. If or when you drive please take precautions.  Have your generators ready and follow Duke Energy's text for outages and if you know the electric goes out please text Duke immediately so we are on their list.

Monday

Evening snow tapering off to drizzle or freezing drizzle; Cloudy; Light wind turning NW 5-10 mph by day break

Tuesday

Flurries or snow showers possible early. Overcast. Morning high of 37F with temps falling to near 25. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. 

Daytime: Mostly cloudy; Snow showers & flurries, especially west; Turning colder; NW wind 5-15 mph, gusty

Overnight: Decreasing clouds with flurries; Turning bitterly cold; NW wind 10-20 mph, gusts to 40 mph

Clear. Very cold. Low 14F possibly 8 Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. 

Wednesday

Daytime: Early flurry; Mostly clear; Very cold; NW wind 10-20 mph & gusty, but tapering off late

Overnight: Mostly clear; Very cold; NW wind 5-15 mph

01/09/24 The roads are drivable currently in Swiss Village, but please travel with care. Lugano is questionable. We prefer you not travel on Lugano at this time. If you have to go out, please use Lucerne then out Alpine paved. We do not recommend driving on Alpine Gravel with the ice. The ice is heavy on the limbs and many branches and icicles are falling off trees throughout the community and on Alpine Gravel.

The temperatures will stay low today which is not helping the situation regarding the ice. If you can, please stay in and warm. As the day goes on we will get severe winds and much more rain. This will increase the problem with falling trees, ice and branches. 

We hope the electricity stays on but trees could fall leaving the area without electricity. Keep up with Dukes messages for updates. Please be prepared and stay safe.

NPS Weather Report

Affected Area

Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING BELOW 3500 FEET... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... WHAT...For the High Wind Warning above 3500 feet, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory below 3500 feet, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning and first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

01/06/24 Alpine Gravel is not safe to drive on as of now. Later today when the sun comes out it should be okay. Many limbs are hanging very low and some have snapped. Alpine Drive is icy in places, Lucerne has icy spots in heavily tree covered areas and Lugano is not safe to drive. If you can wait to after 2:00pm to go our please drive out Alpine Drive to 226A that is drivable. Decks may be icy, walk-ways, Current weather report:

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Freezing rain is being reported Saturday morning across portions of western, eastern and southern sections of Buncombe County, as well as Transylvania, Henderson, Polk, Rutherford, McDowell, Avery, Yancey and Mitchell counties. Please stay home unless it is absolutely necessary to go out.

12/16/23 High winds and heavy rain expected Sunday, power outages likely. Check generators and make sure you have gas. Stock up on water and food.

A strong weather front is expected to move through our area on Sunday, producing severe storms with the potential for unusually high wind gusts. Our crews are prepared and ready to respond to these severe conditions – however, high winds can often cause significant damage to power lines and poles, resulting in extended power outages.

Follow these helpful steps to be ready:

• Prepare in advance in case of extended outages
  Visit our Storm Center to learn how to remain safe during all phases of a storm, and consider making plans for the elderly and those with special medical needs should prolonged outages occur.

• Sign up for alerts and know how to report an outage
  Receive the most up-to-date information about restoration efforts by enrolling in Outage Alerts. If you lose power, text OUT to 57801, report online or through the mobile app, or call 800.POWERON.

• Understand how Duke Energy restores power
  Learn more about the restoration process following damaging winds.Remember to always avoid downed power lines. If you come across damaged equipment, maintain a safe distance and report to local emergency services and to Duke Energy as quickly as possible.

12/1/23 Fire off Highway 80 in the area of Buck Gap Creek Road (South, off the Blue Ridge). There is also another fire off Clear Creek and smoke from both fires will settle low and impact road travel for communities in this area. This does

not post a threat to our community.

10/28/23 We found the leak and have repaired the section. We will be treating the pipes and the reservoir. Please use boil water until 9:00am 10/30/23. 

10/28/23 We have a leak in our system. Please conserve water and inform any guests that might be staying at your home. We will be shutting down the water for an hour at 11:00am to evaluate the situation. Please make every attempt to conserve water. We will keep you posted.

10/08/23 Electricity will be down from 2:49 through 5:30pm. Aprox. 143 customers are without electricity. Check your text messages for alerts from Duke.

07/04/23 Community gathering at Geneva Hall for the July 4th picnic. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy talking with other community members. 10:30 - 11:30pm

07/05/23 Annual Property Owner Association meeting for Swiss Village at Geneva Hall. 12:00pm - 2:30pm

08/07/23 Duke reported a power outage in our area. The time of repair is still not documented. We may not have power for a few hours. Please check your Duke Energy Web site to see when this area will return to working electricity.

08/08/23 Alpine Drive will be closed to all traffic on 08/08/2023 for repairs. Please refrain from using Alpine Drive main    entrance off 226A through early afternoon. Alpine Drive will be blocked off at the top near Lucerne and Blue                    Ridge preventing travel down towards the entrance. We will let everyone know when the repairs are completed. 

08/08/23 Remember Alpine Drive will be closed till early afternoon. Power was out from 5:00pm through 2:30am last night, but we are back to normal. 

 

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