Last Updated on January 19, 2025 9:38 am
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 421 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025 NCZ018-192200- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.250119T1200Z-250120T1200Z/ Watauga- Including the cities of Boone 421 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Watauga County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
