Last Updated on January 29, 2026 2:47 pm
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA229 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026
NCZ001-002-018-300330-/O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0002.260130T1800Z-260201T1800Z//O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0002.260130T1800Z-260201T1800Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Including the cities of Boone, Sparta, and West Jefferson229 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM ESTSUNDAY…
WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
WHERE…Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties.
WHEN…From 1 PM Friday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditionscould impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could causetree damage.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday willresult in blowing and drifting snow…reducing visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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