Winter Storm Warning 01/05/2025 00:39 for Virginia, West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 3:39AM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 12:39am
Expires: 
January 5, 2025 - 8:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 9 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations of a trace possible, mainly near and south of US Route 50. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Virginia and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall rates occur late tonight into early Monday morning. Snow may mix with sleet and perhaps some freezing rain Monday morning into the afternoon. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of heavy snow is possible Monday evening before precipitation ends.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Hampshire; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC