Extreme Cold Watch issued January 17 at 2:29PM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Air temperatures in the single digits to 5 below zero. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below possible along and west of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of extreme cold possible Monday through Wednesday, possibly continuing into Thursday. Daytime high temperatures on these days
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 9:21PM EST until January 17 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Wind Advisory issued January 16 at 9:22PM EST until January 17 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 15 at 8:44PM EST until January 17 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 10:11PM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 14 at 10:11PM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Wind Advisory issued January 14 at 10:11PM EST until January 15 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 13 at 7:18PM EST until January 14 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 12 at 8:49PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Temperatures today allowed for some melting of snow and ice. With temperatures already below freezing tonight, any snowmelt will turn back into black ice for the morning commute. Most roads, especially untreated ones, will remain slippery through Monday morning, as well as bridges, parking lots, and sidewalks. Be extra careful and leave plenty of room between you and the car in front of you, if driving. Temperatures rise above freezing again after the Monday morning commute.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 10 at 9:18PM EST until January 11 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.