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Winter Storm Warning for Watauga & Ashe – Monday & Tuesday, January 15-16 2024

Last Updated on January 15, 2024 6:55 am

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
648 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

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Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,
Bland, Wytheville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney,
and Bluefield
648 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY…

  • WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
    inches. The heaviest snowfall amounts will be in Tazewell and
    Smyth Counties.
  • WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In
    Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties.
  • WHEN…From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
  • IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
    conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wind chills will be in the teens or lower
    by Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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