Last Updated on January 27, 2021 5:47 am
…Light to Moderate Snow Accumulation Tonight… .A winter storm system tracking across the southeast United States will bring rain, then snow to the area late this afternoon through early Thursday morning.
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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
432 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY…
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST THURSDAY…
- WHAT…For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches,locally high amounts around
Mt.Rogers . For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected.
Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. For all areas…Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph. - WHERE…In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe,
Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. - WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.
- IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Untreated roads will
be snow covered and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will
impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as zero
could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. The
strong, gusty wind will also produce blowing snow which will
reduce visibilities and make for hazardous travel.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Please report snow accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at…1…866…215…4324. Leave a message with your
observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can
also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities…and use caution while driving.
Please report snow accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at…1…866…215…4324. Leave a message with your
observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can
also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 511.
