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Winter Storm Warning including Watauga & Ashe – Friday-Saturday January 10-11, 2025

Last Updated on January 9, 2025 1:50 pm

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Including the cities of Danville, Troutdale, Dobson, Stuart, West
Jefferson, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Wilkesboro, Lynchburg,
Danbury, Galax, South Boston, Boone, Volney, Yanceyville, Eden,
Independence, Keysville, Whitetop, and Sparta
146 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Moderate snow is expected. Total snow accumulations between
3 and 5 inches, locally higher amounts could be possible.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
central, south central, and southwest Virginia.

* WHEN…From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of
snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic
power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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