Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 2:54PM EST until March 3 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 2, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
March 2, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, Southeast
Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, and Southeast Raleigh Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain is then expected to start
mixing in by the afternoon and will continue into the evening.
This mix is expected to become mostly freezing rain tonight into
Tuesday morning. This time period is where a bulk of the ice
accretions will occur resulting in the impacts listed.
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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal
for your state.
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 X and Facebook pages.
Area Description:
Southeast Raleigh; Southeast Fayette; Southeast Nicholas; Southeast Webster; Southeast Pocahontas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV