Last Updated on February 11, 2023 4:54 am
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-111745-/O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0001.230212T0100Z-230213T0500Z//O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0001.230212T0100Z-230213T0500Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney436 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TOMIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed winter precipitation expected. Total snowaccumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts athigher elevations. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of aninch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and WataugaCounties. In Virginia, Grayson County.
* WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to midnight EST Sunday night.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heavy, wet snow is expected and this mayresult in downed tree limbs and scattered power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, plan on extra time, slow down, and usecaution. Keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle incase of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from canbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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