Winter Storm Warning 01/10/2025 01:36 for North Carolina, Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued January 10 at 4:36AM EST until January 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 10, 2025 - 1:36am
Expires: 
January 10, 2025 - 9:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon 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; Tazewell; Smyth; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office: 
NWS Blacksburg VA