Last Updated on February 20, 2020 5:33 am
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-201800- /O.EXT.KRNK.WW.Y.0007.200220T1200Z-200221T0300Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 336 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, bridges, and sidewalks could become slick and hazardous. Travel could be impacted, especially from mid morning into the afternoon and evening hours. The evening commute will likely be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While temperatures may hover near or just above freezing during much of the snow that falls today, overnight temperatures will drop into the teens and 20s causing residual snow, slush, and water to refreeze. The most hazardous travel conditions will likely be overnight into Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Reduce speed and use extra caution while traveling. Avoid sudden braking. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
