Last Updated on January 18, 2024 4:32 pm
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1100 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2024
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Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Marion,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
1100 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY…
- WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
of 2 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph. - WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In
Virginia, Smyth and Grayson Counties. - WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.
- IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as
low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wind chills below zero are expected through
Sunday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts…ice
accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via
email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov…through Facebook or Twitter…or
by calling 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly
appreciated.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
