Last Updated on January 17, 2022 5:00 am
NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-507-171730-/O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0004.220117T1200Z-220118T0300Z//O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220117T1200Z/Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Eastern Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Hinton,Hix, Lewisburg, and White Sulphur Springs429 AM EST Mon Jan 17 2022
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THISMORNING……WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THISEVENING…
WHAT…Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gustingas high as 55 mph and wind chill temperatures approaching zeroin some locations.
WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia, northwest NorthCarolina and southeast West Virginia.
WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST thismorning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM EST thisevening.
IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardousconditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strongwinds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions arenot taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.
Please report snow and sleet 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 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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from canbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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