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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday morning. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, accumulations will be significant and cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tazewell County Airport (KJFZ)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 81.8°WElev: 2651ft.

Fair

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jan 10:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Vansant VA

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and freezing rain before 1am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet between 1am and 4am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet after 4am. Low around 22. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain before 10am, then rain. High near 42. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and freezing rain before 1am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet between 1am and 4am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet after 4am. Low around 22. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain before 10am, then rain. High near 42. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vansant VA
 37.24°N 82.09°W (Elev. 1886 ft)
Last Update:
9:51 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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