Last Updated on January 23, 2026 7:12 am
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA1244 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
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…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAYAFTERNOON…
WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow and sleet accumulationsbetween 8 and 14 inches possible.
WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina,central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, andsoutheast West Virginia.
WHEN…From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Thehazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If youmust go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes willkeep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin toreduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and ahat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should useextreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winterstorm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would helpyou survive in case you become stranded.
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