URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
233 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge
(Including Wintergreen, Montebello, Afton Mountain & Big Meadows)
233 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM EST
FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.
* WHERE…Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Central Virginia Blue
Ridge.
* WHEN…From 6 PM Thursday to 3 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow is expected mid to late
Thursday evening when snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are
possible.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
233 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
Nelson-Albemarle-Orange–
233 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Isolated
higher amounts of around 4 inches are possible.
* WHERE…Nelson, Albemarle and Orange Counties.
* WHEN…From 6 PM Thursday to 3 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow is expected Thursday mid
to late evening when snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
233 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
Augusta-Rockingham-Page-
233 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Isolated
higher totals of around 6 inches are possible.
* WHERE…Augusta, Rockingham and Page Counties.
* WHEN…From 6 PM Thursday to 3 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow is expected Thursday mid
to late evening when snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1254 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
Alleghany VA-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Lexington,
and Buena Vista
1254 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches.
* WHERE…Alleghany VA and Rockbridge Counties.
* WHEN…From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The
cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Northwest winds will gusts upwards of 30 to
35 mph along the ridges Friday morning which will result in
blowing snow and reduced visibilities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities…and use caution while driving.
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
1254 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-Botetourt-Patrick-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst–
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion,
Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd,
New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Stuart, Rocky Mount,
and Amherst
1254 PM EST Wed Jan 5 2022
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Virginia and northwest North Carolina.
* WHEN…From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The
cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Northwest winds will gusts upwards of 30 to
35 mph along the ridges Friday morning which will result in
blowing snow and reduced visibilities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities…and use caution while driving.
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.
