A cold blast is coming our way in the High Country that could possibly lead to the first snow accumulation of the season. That cold front is expected to cause temperatures to start dropping Thursday and bottom out at freezing on Friday morning. Wind gusts of 35 mph or more could play a part in the weather system after sunset on Thursday. Temperatures will be at their coldest Friday and Saturday with highs only in the mid to upper 30’s. Any snowfall is expected to be closest to the North Carolina – Tennessee state lines, where a few inches are possible by Saturday morning. Other parts of the region may only see flurries with no accumulation.