Winter Storm Warning Issued for NC and VA

Let it snow! NC and VA residents may be seeing their first significant snowfall in nearly 2 years. The most snow accumulating will be in Tazewell and Smyth Counties in VA. Ashe and Watauga Counties in NC will likely see a decent amount of snow as well. Central NC and the Southwest area of VA may see 2-4 inches of snow.

Freezing rain, sleet and a glaze of ice are all possible as this winter storm ramps up around 1am Monday through 7am Tuesday.

Prepare accordingly, and get those snow boots and snow shovels ready. No power outages are expected, but do be prepared for possible ice on powerlines and trees.

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The National Weather Service of Blacksburg Virginia has issued the following alert:

"WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. The heaviest snowfall amounts will be in Tazewell and Smyth Counties.

WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties.

In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties.

WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be in the lower 20s to lower 30s on Monday with wind chill values in the teens. Lows Monday night will be in the lower teens to lower 20s.

Instructions: 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."

Source:

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=NC126884D11844.WinterStormWarning.126884EE79C0NC.RNKWSWRNK.fca7c5f662bdc71bd890beee3c92be62