NWS Winter Weather Advisory (Alleghany County)

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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 3:57AM EST until January 29 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts of 4 to 6 inches possible along the highest ridges above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chill values will drop to -5 degrees or lower Saturday morning. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow is likely tonight and Saturday after the snowfall ends.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Ashe; Watauga

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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