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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Blacksburg, VA

December 1, 2019Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; Grayson County, Virginia; Greenbrier County, West Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 1, 2019, 2:38 PM EST for Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; Grayson County, Virginia; Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It took effect at Dec 2, 2019, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 31 hr. 12 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
Dec 1, 2019, 2:38 PM EST (19:38 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2019, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 3, 2019, 7:00 AM EST
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA

Counties Ashe County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Grayson County, VA, Greenbrier County, WV

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:37 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
Dec 2, 7:50 AM ESTSNOW 2.13 Wsw Anjean, WV
Dec 2, 2:30 PM ESTSNOW 21 Nnw Rupert, WV
Dec 2, 4:54 PM ESTSNOW 0.3Clifton, NCONLY ON THE GRASS.
Dec 2, 5:08 PM ESTSNOW 2.51 Se Flatwood, NCWINDY TOO.
Dec 2, 5:14 PM ESTSNOW 21 Ne Flatwood, NC
Dec 2, 5:18 PM ESTSNOW 41 Sw Rainelle, WV
Dec 2, 5:23 PM ESTSNOW 1.82 Ese Rupert, WVAT THE DOT FACILITY.
Dec 2, 5:27 PM ESTSNOW 3.5Quinwood, WV
Dec 2, 5:41 PM ESTSNOW 24 E Williamsburg, WVHAD 2.0 INCHES EARLY IN THE DAY THAT HAS SINCE MELTED.
Dec 2, 5:45 PM ESTSNOW 32 Nw Nella, NC
Dec 2, 6:00 PM ESTSNOW 41 Wnw Meat Camp, NC
Dec 2, 7:20 PM ESTSNOW 11 N Silverstone, NC

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

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 144 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2019-12-01Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2019-12-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 552 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
549 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
77 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
552 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
630 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

946 
WWUS41 KRNK 011938
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
238 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS AND BLOWING SNOW TO IMPACT THE
MOUNTAINS TONIGHT INTO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

.A storm system will be moving slowly across the central
Appalachians and mid-Atlantic tonight through Monday night. West
to northwest winds increasing and much colder air will bring
periods of accumulating snow showers to the mountains, along with
strong winds blowing the snow around, restricting visibilities at
times.

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-020345-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WW.Y.0024.191202T0500Z-191203T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0004.191202T0500Z-191203T1200Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
238 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, locally higher above 4500 feet.
  Lower elevations will receive less than 3 inches. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 to 50 mph will create blowing snow and reduced
  visibilities.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe 
  and Watauga Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Some power
  outages may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is going to reduce
  visibilities. Wind chills could drop to the single digits and
  teens Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an 
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with 
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WVZ508-020345-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WW.Y.0024.191202T0500Z-191203T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0004.191202T0500Z-191203T1200Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
238 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph, will create blowing snow and reduced visibilities..

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills could drop to the single digits
  and teens Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an 
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with 
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

VAZ009-010-020345-
/O.EXA.KRNK.WW.Y.0024.191202T0500Z-191203T1200Z/
Smyth-Bland-
Including the cities of Marion and Bland
238 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches,
  with up to 6 inches along the higher elevations. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Smyth and Bland Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is going to reduce
  visibilities. Wind chills could drop to the single digits and
  teens Monday night.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-WVZ042-043-020345-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0024.191202T0500Z-191203T1200Z/
Tazewell-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Bluefield, Hinton, and Hix
238 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches,
  with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell County. In West Virginia, Mercer 
  and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is going to reduce
  visibilities. Wind chills could drop to the single digits and
  teens Monday night.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
587 
WWUS41 KRNK 020246
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
946 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS AND BLOWING SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS 
TONIGHT INTO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

.A storm system will be moving slowly across the central
Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic region tonight through Monday 
night. Strong, gusty west to northwest winds and much colder air 
will bring periods of accumulating snow showers to the mountains, 
along with occasional blowing snow and reduced visibility.

WVZ508-021115-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0004.191202T0500Z-191203T1200Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
946 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph, which will result in blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be very
  difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the morning and evening commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches. Some power outages may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop to the single digits
  and teens Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-021115-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0004.191202T0500Z-191203T1200Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
946 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, locally higher amounts above 
  4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph, which will 
  result in blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, 
  Watauga and Ashe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be 
  very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning and evening commute. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches. Some power outages may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop to the single digits
  and teens Monday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-WVZ042-043-021115-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0024.191202T0500Z-191203T1200Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Bluefield, 
Hinton, and Hix
946 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches,
  with up to 6 inches along the higher elevations. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Tazewell and Smyth Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.Travel could be very
  difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and
  evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 
  Some power outages may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will reduce visibilities. Wind
  chills will drop to the single digits and teens Monday night. 

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.

&&

$$
350 
WWUS41 KRNK 020846
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
346 AM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS AND BLOWING SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS
TODAY INTO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

.A storm system will be moving slowly across the central
Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic region today and tonight. Strong, 
gusty west to northwest winds and much colder air will bring 
periods of accumulating snow showers to the mountains, along with 
occasional blowing snow and reduced visibility.

WVZ508-021700-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
346 AM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph, which will result in blowing snow and reduced visibility. 

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be very
  difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the morning and evening commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches. Some power outages may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop to the single digits
  and teens tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-021700-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
346 AM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 3500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, locally higher amounts above 
  4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph, which will 
  result in blowing snow and reduced visibility.


* WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, 
  Watauga and Ashe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be 
  very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning and evening commute. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches. Some power outages may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop to the single digits
  and teens tonight. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-WVZ042-043-021700-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Bluefield, 
Hinton, and Hix
346 AM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches,
  with up to 6 inches along the higher elevations. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph. 

* WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Tazewell and Smyth Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.Travel could be very
  difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and
  evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 
  Some power outages may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will reduce visibilities. Wind
  chills will drop to the single digits and teens tonight. 



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.

&&

$$
599 
WWUS41 KRNK 021512
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1012 AM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS AND BLOWING SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS
TODAY INTO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

.A storm system will be moving slowly across the central
Appalachians during the remainder of today into tonight. Gusty 
west to northwest winds and much colder air will bring periods of 
accumulating snow showers to the mountains along with occasional 
blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

WVZ508-030500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
1012 AM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting up to 50 mph,
  which will result in blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-030500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
1012 AM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 3500 feet expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts 
  above 4500 feet. Winds gusting up to 50 mph, which will result 
  in blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, 
  Watauga and Ashe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-WVZ042-043-030500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Bluefield, 
Hinton, and Hix
1012 AM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches
  with up to 6 inches in the higher elevations. Winds gusting up
  to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Tazewell and Smyth Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

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

&&

$$

PW
401 
WWUS41 KRNK 030237
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
937 PM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS AND BLOWING SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS
INTO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

.A storm system will be moving slowly off the Mid Atlantic and
Northeast coast tonight. Gusty west to northwest winds and much 
colder air will bring periods of accumulating snow showers to the 
mountains along with occasional blowing snow and reduced 
visibilities.

WVZ508-031100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
937 PM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, which will result in
  blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-031100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
937 PM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations
  of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, which 
  will result in blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, 
  Watauga and Ashe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with
you.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-WVZ042-043-031100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Bluefield, 
Hinton, and Hix
937 PM EST Mon Dec 2 2019

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

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

* WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Tazewell and Smyth Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions may impact the morning commute. 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.

&&

$$
091 
WWUS41 KRNK 031204
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
704 AM EST Tue Dec 3 2019

...Measurable snow has ended...

.Snow showers have decreased significantly across the region,
and little, if any, additional snowfall is expected this
morning. Therefore the Winter Storm Warning and Winter
Weather Advisory have been allowed to expire.

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-031315-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
704 AM EST Tue Dec 3 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Little, if any, additional measurable snow is expected this
morning. Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

VAZ007-009-010-WVZ042-043-031315-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-191203T1200Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Bluefield, 
Hinton, and Hix
704 AM EST Tue Dec 3 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Little, if any, additional measurable snow is expected this
morning. Therefore, the advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Blacksburg, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 1, 2:32 PM EST, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 1, 2:32 PM EST, 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
232 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front and upper level low will cross the area overnight
into Monday bringing strong west winds, much colder
temperatures and heavy mountain snow in the far west which may
last until Tuesday. Mainly high pressure will predominate for
the mid-week period.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 215 PM EST Sunday...

Afternoon forecast update will see an upgrade to a Winter Storm
Warning for the upslope areas of western Greenbrier and for
higher elevations (abv. 3500 ft.) of Grayson, Ashe and Watauga
counties. In addition, several counties in western VA added to
the existing Winter Weather Advisory. Overall rationale has not
changed with a deep upper low currently over northern IN/IL
shifting east across WV and into western VA and with h85 temps
falling below 0C in the northwest this evening around 00z and
falling to around -5C by Monday morning. A deepening surface low
off the NY/NJ coast will provide a very strong gradient and
favorable WNW wind trajectory into the western Appalachians.
These winds will be strong enough for Advisory criteria winds
(15 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph) throughout much of the snow
period and could result in brief blizzard conditions in some of
the western mountain areas. Amounts could reach 1 foot
in western Greenbrier. While most of the CWA will not see
even Advisory level snow amounts, there could be a few wind-
driven snow showers that extend east into and across the Blue
Ridge that could have brief high impacts if persistent enough.
Temperatures are having difficulty rebounding today as the wedge
is slow to break down and low clouds hang on but as the cold
front pushes across the area overnight will see temps falling,
to just below freezing in the northwest to mid-30s SE. Upslope
rain and then snow showers will begin in the early morning hours
in the far northwest and persist all day Monday. Clouds will
tend to fill back in under the cold air advection regime and
northwest flow and tomorrow looks mostly cloudy west and partly
cloudy east with temps from upper 20s NW to 40s east but the
very strong winds mentioned earlier will keep apparent
temperatures low.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 140 PM EST Sunday...

Keeping wind advisory as it, but models suggesting across the higher
terrain of gusts to 45-50kts. However, cloud cover appears to hinder
momentum transfer of the stronger winds. Nonetheless, Monday night
will not be a fun night if you are out and about across the southern
and central Appalachians, with northwest flow snow peaking just
before Monday evening with winds blowing the snow around and
restricting visibilities. Better to just stay indoors.

Snowfall amounts Monday night-Tuesday morning will range from 2-3
more inches across western Greenbrier to less than 2 inches further
south along the mountains.

The winds and northwest flow abate heading into Tuesday. Skies will
clear in the east Tuesday with lingering low level cloudiness
hanging on west of the Blue Ridge.

Temperatures running below normal during this period. Next shortwave
moving across the Ohio Valley sends more clouds our way Tuesday
night with some snow showers across the northern portions of
Greenbrier County, into Bath County, but moisture appears
limited.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 1140 PM EST Sunday...

Models agree on upper pattern with another shortwave shifting across
the mid-Atlantic Wed evening, with a few upslope snow showers across
WV/VA. High pressure builds in Thursday across the southern
Appalachians, with a southern stream system arriving Friday which is
mainly going to bring a chance of cold rain to the area. Could see
some wedging ahead of this system with cooler temps at the surface,
so if precip arrives early enough potential for mixed wintry ptype
exists.

High pressure follows for the weekend with temps at or just below
normal.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 1230 PM EST Sunday...

Slowly improving TAF conditions this afternoon as precipitation
has pulled off to the east and a cold front approaches from the
east. Latest visible satellite shows back line of clouds across
the western sections of the CWA and this should provide some
clearing at TAF sites but possibly only for a few hours and
dependent on residual strength of cold air damming. At western
TAF sites, an increasing northwest winds will yield uplsope MVFR
to IFR cloud cover and isolated to scattered rain/snow showers
tonight. By Monday morning, mountain snow showers and snow
flurries with gusty northwest winds will be the rule in the
west. While downsloping winds will result in VFR conditions
continuing in the east. Gusty west winds will hinder aviation
operations on Monday along and west of the Blue ridge mountains.
Northwest winds at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 50 mph are
possible in the western mountains and foothills late tonight
into Monday.

Confidence in the above aviation forecast is moderate.

.Extended Aviation Discussion...

Upslope precipitation will be ending in the mountains Tuesday.
VFR conditions expected Tuesday afternoon through Thursday.

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Wind Advisory from 10 AM Monday to noon EST Tuesday for VAZ007-
     009>014-016>020-022>024-032>035.
     Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST
     Tuesday for VAZ007-009-010.
     Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday for
     VAZ015.
     Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Tuesday
     for VAZ015.
NC...Wind Advisory from 10 AM Monday to noon EST Tuesday for NCZ002-
     003-019.
     Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday for
     NCZ001-018.
     Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Tuesday
     for NCZ001-018.
WV...Wind Advisory from 10 AM Monday to noon EST Tuesday for
     WVZ042>044-507-508.
     Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST
     Tuesday for WVZ042-043.
     Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Tuesday
     for WVZ508.

&&

SYNOPSIS...PC
NEAR TERM...PC
SHORT TERM...WP
LONG TERM...WP
AVIATION...PC/RAB
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 1, 4:17 AM EST, 10 hours 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
417 AM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-021100-
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
417 AM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia and south central
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ002-003-019-VAZ009>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507-021100-
Alleghany NC-Surry-Wilkes-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
417 AM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO NOON EST TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Snow showers are expected to begin across the area this evening after
sunset and continue off and on overnight into Monday morning. Only a
dusting to possibly 1/2 inch of snow is expected for most of this
area. However, up to 1 inch of snow will be possible in higher
terrain, especially for areas west of a Covington, to Blacksburg, to
Hillsville line.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

In addition, periodic snow showers are expected to continue through
the day Monday and into Monday night. A few spots could see 1 to 2
inches of snow by daybreak Tuesday. However, most areas will receive
less than 1 inch of snow.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-021100-
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
417 AM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina and
southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ007-WVZ042-043-508-021100-
Tazewell-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
417 AM EST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO NOON EST TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia and
southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 1, 3:50 AM ESTWind AdvisoryRNKAlleghany, Ashe, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes51 hr
Dec 1, 5:33 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryRNKAshe, Watauga49 hr

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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.