
Snow and Extreme Cold Expected for Much of the Area
A winter storm with snow will continuing impacting primarily the southern portion of the region through Saturday night. Dangerously cold wind chills will conclude the event Saturday night and early Sunday. Click here for more details. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)
Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.
Light Snow
18°F
-8°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.97 in |
| Dewpoint | 16°F (-9°C) |
| Visibility | 1.75 mi |
| Last update | 31 Jan 12:15 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
Independence VA
Winter Storm Warning January 31, 12:30am until February 1, 01:00pm
Extreme Cold Warning January 31, 01:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
NOW until 1:00pm Sun

Winter Storm Warning
Overnight

Low: 12 °F
Snow
Saturday

High: 16 °F
Snow
Saturday Night

Low: 4 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday

High: 19 °F
Cold and
BlusterySunday Night

Low: 8 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday

High: 32 °F
Sunny
Monday Night

Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday

High: 40 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow. Low around 12. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
Independence VA
36.63°N 81.16°W (Elev. 2677 ft)
36.63°N 81.16°W (Elev. 2677 ft)
8:30 pm EST Jan 30, 2026
12am EST Jan 31, 2026-6pm EST Feb 6, 2026



