Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 9 at 1:49PM EST until January 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 10:49am
Expires:
January 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Moderate snow is expected. Total snow accumulations between
3 and 5 inches, locally higher amounts could be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
central, south central, and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of
snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic
power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
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:
Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin; Grayson; Carroll; Patrick; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA