WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
310 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
Nelson-Albemarle-Central Virginia Blue Ridge (includes Wintergreen Resort-Montebello-Humpback Rocks & Afton Mountain)
310 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Significant icing. Total ice accumulations of around a
quarter of an inch.
* WHERE…Nelson and Albemarle Counties, and Central Virginia
Blue Ridge.
* WHEN…From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A mix with sleet is possible at times. Even
a small amount of ice on untreated surfaces can make travel
treacherous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.
When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…Significant Ice Accumulations Expected Tonight and Saturday East
of the Blue Ridge…
A significant winter storm, mainly in the form of ice accumulation,
is expected across much of the forecast area east of the Blue Ridge
of Virginia and northern North Carolina beginning late this evening
and continuing through much of the day Saturday.
Ice accumulations in these areas from freezing rain and freezing
drizzle during the next 24 to 36 hours is expected to range from 1/4
to 1/2 inch, with isolated higher amounts. Ice accumulations will be
greatest on trees and power lines, with some lesser accumulations on
road and highway surfaces. These amounts of ice accumulations on
trees and power lines could result in widespread downed trees and
power lines and consequently widespread power outages. Again…it is
important to note that significant and damaging accumulations of ice
are expected across the Virginia Piedmont and into portions of the
North Carolina Piedmont with this winter storm tonight and Saturday.
Further west, mainly west of the Blue Ridge, lesser amounts of ice
and some sleet are expected, but accumulations are generally
expected to be less than 2/10 inch of ice and less than 1/4 inch of
sleet.
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Lynchburg, Appomattox, and Keysville
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch expected. Sleet
accumulations of a trace to 1/4 inch possible.
* WHERE…Buckingham, Campbell, Appomattox and Charlotte
Counties.
* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice accumulations. Travel could become nearly impossible in some
areas, not only from ice covered roads but also from downed
trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Prolonged winter weather conditions are
likely. Additional winter weather is forecast for the period
Sunday through Thursday with several additional chances for snow,
sleet, and freezing rain. Temperatures will struggle to rise much
above freezing during the next seven days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for widespread and prolonged power outages due to downed
trees and power lines.
Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at…1…866…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…Significant Ice Accumulations Expected Tonight and Saturday East
of the Blue Ridge…
A significant winter storm, mainly in the form of ice accumulation,
is expected across much of the forecast area east of the Blue Ridge
of Virginia and northern North Carolina beginning late this evening
and continuing through much of the day Saturday.
Ice accumulations in these areas from freezing rain and freezing
drizzle during the next 24 to 36 hours is expected to range from 1/4
to 1/2 inch, with isolated higher amounts. Ice accumulations will be
greatest on trees and power lines, with some lesser accumulations on
road and highway surfaces. These amounts of ice accumulations on
trees and power lines could result in widespread downed trees and
power lines and consequently widespread power outages. Again…it is
important to note that significant and damaging accumulations of ice
are expected across the Virginia Piedmont and into portions of the
North Carolina Piedmont with this winter storm tonight and Saturday.
Further west, mainly west of the Blue Ridge, lesser amounts of ice
and some sleet are expected, but accumulations are generally
expected to be less than 2/10 inch of ice and less than 1/4 inch of
sleet.
Floyd-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-
Including the cities of Floyd, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Amherst,
Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of up
to 1/2 inch of ice.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Virginia.
* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice
accumulations. Travel could become nearly impossible in some
areas, not only from ice covered roads but also from downed trees
and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Prolonged winter weather conditions are
likely. Additional winter weather is forecast for the period
Sunday through Thursday with several additional chances for
snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Temperatures will struggle to
rise much above freezing during the next seven days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for widespread and prolonged power outages due to downed
trees and power lines.
Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at…1…866…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…Significant Ice Accumulations Expected Tonight and Saturday East
of the Blue Ridge…
A significant winter storm, mainly in the form of ice accumulation,
is expected across much of the forecast area east of the Blue Ridge
of Virginia and northern North Carolina beginning late this evening
and continuing through much of the day Saturday.
Ice accumulations in these areas from freezing rain and freezing
drizzle during the next 24 to 36 hours is expected to range from 1/4
to 1/2 inch, with isolated higher amounts. Ice accumulations will be
greatest on trees and power lines, with some lesser accumulations on
road and highway surfaces. These amounts of ice accumulations on
trees and power lines could result in widespread downed trees and
power lines and consequently widespread power outages. Again…it is
important to note that significant and damaging accumulations of ice
are expected across the Virginia Piedmont and into portions of the
North Carolina Piedmont with this winter storm tonight and Saturday.
Further west, mainly west of the Blue Ridge, lesser amounts of ice
and some sleet are expected, but accumulations are generally
expected to be less than 2/10 inch of ice and less than 1/4 inch of
sleet.
