Winter Storm Warning 01/05/2025 18:54 for Virginia, West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 9:54PM EST until January 7 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 6:54pm
Expires: 
January 6, 2025 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 14 inches, with amounts of up to 18 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate tonight with untreated and unplowed roads becoming impassable for the Monday morning and evening commutes. During the times of heaviest snowfall, even primary roads may be impassable. It is highly recommended to postpone non-essential travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible between midnight and mid-morning Monday. A second round of heavy snow is likely Monday evening before precipitation ends Monday night.
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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description: 
Western Highland; Western Pendleton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC