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WWUS41 KRNK 310123
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
823 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

NCZ001-002-018-311200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, and Boone
823 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could
  cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will
  result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.

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.

&&

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NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ032-033-043-044-058-059-311200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T1200Z/
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-
Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Eden,
Yanceyville, Stuart, Keysville, South Boston, Martinsville, Rocky
Mount, Danville, and Danbury
823 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

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VAZ007-009>017-WVZ042-311200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Mercer-
Including the cities of Bland, Marion, Wytheville, Tazewell,
Radford, Independence, Galax, Pulaski, Volney, Bluefield, Flat
Top, Floyd, Whitetop, Blacksburg, Pearisburg, and Troutdale
823 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will
  result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.

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.

Due to the cold, 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.

&&

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VAZ018-WVZ043-044-311200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
Craig-Summers-Monroe-
Including the cities of Union, Hix, Hinton, and New Castle
823 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Craig County. In West Virginia, Monroe and
  Summers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.



&&

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VAZ022-023-034-035-045>047-311200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260201T1200Z/
Roanoke-Botetourt-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Amherst, Appomattox, Fincastle,
Lynchburg, Bedford, and Salem
823 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

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