Last Updated on January 31, 2022 6:58 am
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA909 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022
NCZ001-018-VAZ015-291800-/O.EXP.KRNK.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220129T1400Z//O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0006.220129T1409Z-220129T1800Z//O.CON.KRNK.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220129T1800Z/Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Independence,Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney909 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THISAFTERNOON……WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THISAFTERNOON…
WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snowaccumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Windchills as low as 10 below zero.
WHERE…In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Asheand Watauga Counties.
WHEN…Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds couldbring down tree branches. The cold wind chills could result inhypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snowwill cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow coveredroads and limited visibilities…and use caution while driving.
Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at[email protected] or by calling the National Weather Servicetoll free at…1…866…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Leave a message withyour observation and the specific location where it occurred. Youcan also post your report to National Weather Service BlacksburgFacebook page and on Twitter.
A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong winds will combinewith cold temperatures for several hours to create dangerouslycold conditions for exposed skin.
Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, andgloves.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from canbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.