Alert archive / West Virginia / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018

Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Charleston, WV

January 16, 20185 counties in West Virginia; Lawrence County, Kentucky

NWS Charleston, WV issued this winter storm warning at Jan 16, 2018, 2:11 PM EST for 5 counties in West Virginia; Lawrence County, Kentucky. It took effect at Jan 16, 2018, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 5 hr. 21 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 16, 2018, 2:11 PM EST (19:11 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2018, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 16, 2018, 9:04 PM EST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV

Counties Lawrence County, KY, Cabell County, WV, Kanawha County, WV, Lincoln County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Wayne County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 16, 4:00 PM ESTSNOW 41 Sw Huntington, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Jan 16, 5:00 PM ESTSNOW 42 Ssw Hurricane, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Jan 16, 5:00 PM ESTSNOW 4.52 Sse Huntington, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Jan 16, 5:30 PM ESTSNOW 2.5Charleston, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL. STILL SNOWING
Jan 16, 5:57 PM ESTSNOW 41 W St. Albans, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Jan 16, 6:00 PM ESTSNOW 510 Se Blaine, KY24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Jan 16, 6:00 PM ESTSNOW 62 Nne Yatesville Lake S, KY24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Jan 16, 6:03 PM ESTSNOW 5.5Louisa, KY24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Jan 16, 6:15 PM ESTSNOW 3.52 Ese Charleston, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Jan 16, 6:35 PM ESTSNOW 4.81 W Teays Valley, WVSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 16, 6:40 PM ESTSNOW 42 Wsw St. Albans, WV
Jan 16, 7:00 PM ESTSNOW 4.92 S Ceredo, WVSTORM TOTAL SNOW AT KHTS
Jan 16, 7:13 PM ESTSNOW 43 Nnw West Hamlin, WVSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 16, 7:30 PM ESTSNOW 4.62 Ssw Hurricane, WV4.6 STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL
Jan 16, 8:00 PM ESTSNOW 4.62 Ssw Hurricane, WVFINAL STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL -- MELTED DOWN TO 0.22 SWE
Jan 16, 8:00 PM ESTSNOW 5.42 Sse Huntington, WVFINAL STORM TOTAL 5.3-5.4 INCHES
Jan 16, 8:05 PM ESTSNOW 46 Ene Charleston, WV
Jan 16, 8:15 PM ESTSNOW 3.72 W Pinch, WV3.7 INCHES SNOW SO FAR IN BIG CHIMNEY
Jan 16, 8:30 PM ESTSNOW 4Sissonville, WV
Jan 16, 8:50 PM ESTSNOW 4.52 Ese Charleston, WVFINAL STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL
Jan 16, 9:00 PM ESTSNOW 42 N Liberty, WVTOTAL SNOWFALL TUESDAY.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 192 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2018-01-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2018-01-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 76 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
893 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
99 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
242 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

985 
WWUS41 KRLX 161911
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
211 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...Light to moderate snow today through Tuesday night...

KYZ105-WVZ005-006-013>015-170300-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180116T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0002.180116T2100Z-180117T0300Z/
Lawrence KY-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Including the cities of Louisa, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, 
Charleston, South Charleston, and Saint Albans
211 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of up to four inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky and southern and 
  western West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

WVZ523-524-170315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T1100Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Marlinton
211 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

OHZ066-067-075-083-084-162100-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180116T2100Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, 
McArthur, and Hamden
211 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...occurring, including during the evening commute. 
  Additional accumulations of 0 are expected.

* WHERE...Perry, Morgan, Athens, Jackson OH and Vinton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

KYZ101>103-OHZ076-085>087-WVZ007>011-016>020-027>032-039-040-
162300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180116T2300Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Washington-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-
Barbour-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, 
Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, 
Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, 
Buckhannon, Philippi, and Belington
211 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and 
  central, northern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-515>519-170315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Williamson, 
Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, 
Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, 
Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, 
Craigsville, and Birch River
211 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

WVZ520>522-525-526-170315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T1100Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Holly River State, 
Webster Springs, Cowen, Elkins, and Harman
211 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Nicholas, Northwest Webster, Southeast 
  Webster, Northwest Randolph and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$
2 follow-up statements
017 
WWUS41 KRLX 162248
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
548 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...Light to moderate snow today through Tuesday night...

KYZ101>103-OHZ076-085>087-WVZ009>011-170000-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180116T2300Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Washington-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wood-
Pleasants-Tyler-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City,
Sistersville, and Middlebourne
548 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow remains possible through the evening with little to no
additional accumulation expected.

$$

KYZ105-WVZ005-006-013>015-170300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0300Z/
Lawrence KY-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Including the cities of Louisa, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, 
Charleston, South Charleston, and Saint Albans
548 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of up to four inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky and southern and 
  western West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

WVZ007-008-016>020-027>032-039-040-170300-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0300Z/
Mason-Jackson WV-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-
Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-
Including the cities of Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, 
Ripley, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, 
West Union, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, 
Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, 
and Belington
548 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and 
  central, northern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

WVZ523-524-170700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T1100Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Marlinton
548 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-515>519-170500-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Williamson, 
Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, 
Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, 
Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, 
Craigsville, and Birch River
548 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

WVZ520>522-525-526-170700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T1100Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Holly River State, 
Webster Springs, Cowen, Elkins, and Harman
548 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Nicholas, Northwest Webster, Southeast 
  Webster, Northwest Randolph and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$
849 
WWUS41 KRLX 170204
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
904 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...Light to moderate snow through early Tuesday night...

KYZ105-WVZ005-006-013>015-170315-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0300Z/
Lawrence KY-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Including the cities of Louisa, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, 
Charleston, South Charleston, and Saint Albans
904 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow remains a possibility over the next few hours, but
little to no additional accumulation is expected.

$$

WVZ007-008-016>020-029-170315-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0300Z/
Mason-Jackson WV-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Gilmer-
Including the cities of Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, 
Ripley, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, 
West Union, and Glenville
904 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow remains a possibility over the next few hours, but
little to no additional accumulation is expected.

$$

WVZ523-524-171015-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T1100Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Marlinton
904 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

WVZ027-028-030>032-039-040-170315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0300Z/
Clay-Braxton-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-
Including the cities of Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, 
Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, 
and Belington
904 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and 
  central, northern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-515>519-170500-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Williamson, 
Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, 
Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, 
Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, 
Craigsville, and Birch River
904 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

WVZ520>522-525-526-171015-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T1100Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Holly River State, 
Webster Springs, Cowen, Elkins, and Harman
904 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Nicholas, Northwest Webster, Southeast 
  Webster, Northwest Randolph and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$$

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.