Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 9 at 10:42PM EST until January 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 7:42pm
Expires:
January 10, 2025 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
5 inches. Locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina 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. 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