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Winter Storm Warning for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC – February 11-12, 2023

Last Updated on February 11, 2023 4:54 am

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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
436 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed winter precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts at
higher elevations. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an
inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga
Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County.

* WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to midnight EST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heavy, wet snow is expected and this may
result in downed tree limbs and scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, plan on extra time, slow down, and use
caution. Keep a 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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