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Winter Weather Advisory for Watauga & Ashe – January 8-9, 2024

Last Updated on January 9, 2024 9:57 am

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Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd
936 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY…

  • WHAT…Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a light
    glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
  • WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest
    Virginia.
  • WHEN…Until noon EST today.
  • IMPACTS…Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are
    possible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Temperatures are expected to rise above
    freezing by noon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.

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

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