Last Updated on January 18, 2024 4:32 pm
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA1100 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2024
NCZ001-018-VAZ009-015-190000-/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0005.240119T0000Z-240120T1500Z/Ashe-Watauga-Smyth-Grayson-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Marion,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney1100 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THISEVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY…
WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulationsof 2 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Windsgusting as high as 50 mph.
WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. InVirginia, Smyth and Grayson Counties.
WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.
IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardousconditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gustywinds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills aslow as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia ifprecautions are not taken.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wind chills below zero are expected throughSunday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts…iceaccumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service viaemail at [email protected]…through Facebook or Twitter…orby calling 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatlyappreciated.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from canbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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