Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 4:31AM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 1:31am
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 9 inches, with amounts of up to 12
inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this
area. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph tonight.
* WHERE...In Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham
Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Untreated and unplowed roads may become impassable.
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 greater than one inch per hour
are possible through early morning, while a transition to sleet
and freezing rain works from south to north. There will be a
break from late morning through early afternoon with intermittent
light snow, sleet, or freezing drizzle. A second round of snow is
likely late this afternoon and evening before precipitation ends
tonight.
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:
Augusta; Rockingham; Eastern Highland; Eastern Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC