Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
718 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

VAZ007-009>018-WVZ042-302030-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Mercer-
Including the cities of Flat Top, Bluefield, Bland, Troutdale,
Floyd, Galax, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, New Castle,
Pearisburg, Independence, Whitetop, Tazewell, Marion, Volney, and
Blacksburg
718 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ001-002-018-302030-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.260130T1800Z-260201T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-
Including the cities of Boone, West Jefferson, and Sparta
718 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
  7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ022-032-033-043-044-058-059-302030-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.260130T1800Z-260201T1200Z/
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Roanoke-Patrick-
Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Wilkesboro, Eden, Yadkinville, Roanoke,
Salem, Rocky Mount, Stuart, Danbury, Keysville, Martinsville,
South Boston, Dobson, Yanceyville, and Danville
718 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
  south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WVZ043-044-302030-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
Summers-Monroe-
Including the cities of Hix, Union, and Hinton
718 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Monroe and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

If you need shelter, sheltering information and other human services
in your area can be found by dialing 211.

&&

$$

VAZ023-034-035-045>047-302030-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0005.260130T1800Z-260201T1200Z/
Botetourt-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Including the cities of Appomattox, Amherst, Bedford, Fincastle,
and Lynchburg
718 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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