Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 1:41PM EST until January 7 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 10:41am
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, mixed precipitation.
Additional snow accumulations up to one inches and ice
accumulations around a light glaze. For the Winter Weather
Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Black ice will develop on
roadways overnight.
* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Virginia
and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM
EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes.
Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may
cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Very cold
temperatures combined with power outages may cause difficulties
concerning heating.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
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.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
Run generators outside and in a well-ventilated area.
Area Description:
Tazewell; Bath; Rockbridge; Amherst; Appomattox; Buckingham; Mercer; Summers; Eastern Greenbrier; Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA