Winter Weather Advisory 01/07/2025 14:17 for West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 5:17PM EST until January 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 7, 2025 - 2:17pm
Expires: 
January 7, 2025 - 10:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Area Description: 
Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV