Alert archive / Virginia / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021

Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Charleston, WV

February 6, 2021Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Virginia; McDowell County, Pocahontas County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this winter storm warning at Feb 6, 2021, 3:32 AM EST for Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Virginia; McDowell County, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 7, 2021, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. 13 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
Feb 6, 2021, 3:32 AM EST (08:32 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 7, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 7, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV

Counties Buchanan County, VA, Dickenson County, VA, McDowell County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:36 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
Feb 7, 4:03 AM ESTSNOW 5Clintwood, VACOUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED ROAD CONDITIONS ARE IN TERRIBLE CONDITION WITH SEVERAL STRANDED MOTORISTS REPORTED ON PRIMARY ROADS. THREE INCHES OF SNOW MEASURED AT DISPATCH AT 2AM. DISPATCH ESTIMATED LIKELY CLOSER TO 5 INCHES NOW.
Feb 7, 4:40 AM ESTSNOW 5.91 Ene Clintwood, VASOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF JUST SHY OF 6 INCHES OF SNOW OUTSIDE OF CLINTWOOD. PICTURE SUBMITTED OF HEAVY WET SNOW ACCUMULATION.
Feb 7, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 1Snowshoe, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 7, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.13 Ne Frost, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.3Buckeye, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.34 Sw Cass, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.1Grundy, VA24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 7, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 1.81 S Bartow, WV24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 7, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 7.64 Sse Nora, VA24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 7, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 76 S Clintwood, VASUBMITTED VIA ONLINE FORM.
Feb 7, 9:06 AM ESTSNOW 8.5Sandy Ridge, VAPICTURE OF MEASUREMENT SUBMITTED TO OFFICE ON TWITTER. ELEVATION OF 2,600 FT.
Feb 7, 9:18 AM ESTSNOW 2Grundy, VASOCAIL MEDIA REPORT OF 2 INCHES TOATL SNOWFALL.
Feb 7, 10:07 AM ESTSNOW 4Mohawk, WVSOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PICTURES INCLUDED.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 181 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, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-02-06Temperature 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, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-02-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -33 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
1723 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
93 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

557 
WWUS41 KRLX 060832
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

WVZ525-060945-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/
Northwest Randolph-
Including the city of Elkins
332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Although some snow is expected Saturday night, the greatest 
and most impactful accumulations are expected to remain so the
south and east of northwest Randolph County. Thus, the Winter
Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

$$

WVZ524-061700-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0003.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow may occur at times which will
  greatly reduce visibility and allow for quick snow accumulation.
  In addition, this is a complex weather situation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ033-034-061700-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0200Z-210207T1500Z/
McDowell-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, 
and Pineville
332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...McDowell and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ515>523-526-061700-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, 
Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, 
Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, 
Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, and Harman
332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-061700-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0200Z-210207T1500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Dickenson and Buchanan Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-WVZ005-013-015-024>026-061700-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-
Boone-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, Kenova,
Ceredo, Wayne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, 
Man, and Madison
332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ027-061700-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/
Clay-
Including the city of Clay
332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Clay County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

HART
7 follow-up statements
585 
WWUS41 KRLX 061127
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
627 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

WVZ524-062000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0003.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
627 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow may occur at times which will
  greatly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-062000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0200Z-210207T1500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Welch, Gary, 
War, Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
627 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...McDowell and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-WVZ005-013-015-024>026-062000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-
Boone-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, Kenova,
Ceredo, Wayne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, 
Man, and Madison
627 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ027-515>523-526-062000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/
Clay-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Clay, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, 
Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, 
Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, and Harman
627 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$
783 
WWUS41 KRLX 061905
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
205 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

WVZ524-070315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0003.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
205 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow may occur at times which will
  greatly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-070315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0200Z-210207T1500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Welch, Gary, 
War, Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
205 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson Counties. In West 
  Virginia, Wyoming and McDowell Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-WVZ005-013-015-024>026-070315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-
Boone-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, Kenova,
Ceredo, Wayne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, 
Man, and Madison
205 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ027-515>523-526-070315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/
Clay-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Clay, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, 
Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, 
Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, and Harman
205 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast and southeast West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$
856 
WWUS41 KRLX 070214
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
914 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

WVZ524-071015-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0003.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
914 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow may occur at times which will 
  greatly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-071015-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Welch, Gary, 
War, Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
914 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson Counties. In West 
  Virginia, Wyoming and McDowell Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-WVZ005-013-015-024>026-071015-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-
Boone-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, Kenova,
Ceredo, Wayne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, 
Man, and Madison
914 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ027-515>523-526-071015-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/
Clay-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Clay, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, 
Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, 
Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, and Harman
914 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast and southeast West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$
253 
WWUS41 KRLX 070839
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

WVZ524-071700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas County.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts may be lower if the storm
  system tracks a little farther south and east of the area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-071500-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Welch, Gary, 
War, Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson Counties. In West 
  Virginia, Wyoming and McDowell Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-WVZ005-013-015-024>026-071400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-
Boone-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, Kenova,
Ceredo, Wayne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, 
Man, and Madison
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ027-515>523-526-071700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Clay-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Clay, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, 
Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, 
Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, and Harman
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast and southeast West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$
259 
WWUS41 KRLX 070911 AAA
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Charleston WV
411 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-071500-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KRLX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Welch, Gary, 
and War
411 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches. Total amounts of 4 to 6 inches expected.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Dickenson and Buchanan Counties. In West 
  Virginia, McDowell County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Terrible road conditions have been reported
  by law enforcement across the warning area. Motorists have
  become stranded in some locations due to heavy snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ524-071700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
411 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas County.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts may be lower if the storm 
  system tracks a little farther south and east of the area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ034-071500-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/
Wyoming-
Including the cities of Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
411 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson Counties. In West 
  Virginia, Wyoming and McDowell Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-WVZ005-013-015-024>026-071400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-
Boone-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, Kenova,
Ceredo, Wayne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, 
Man, and Madison
411 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ027-515>523-526-071700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Clay-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Clay, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, 
Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, 
Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, and Harman
411 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast and southeast West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

HART
615 
WWUS41 KRLX 071408
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
908 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-071515-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Welch, Gary, 
and War
908 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall across the area has diminished in intensity or ended,
leaving just flurries at most. No additional snow accumulations
are expected. Therefore, the winter storm warning has been 
cancelled.


$$

WVZ034-071515-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/
Wyoming-
Including the cities of Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
908 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall across the area has diminished in intensity or ended,
leaving just flurries at most. No additional snow accumulations
are expected. Therefore, the winter storm warning has been 
cancelled.

$$

KYZ101>103-105-WVZ005-013-015-024>026-071515-
/O.EXP.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-
Boone-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, Kenova,
Ceredo, Wayne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, 
Man, and Madison
908 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Snowfall across the area has diminished in intensity or ended,
leaving just flurries at most. No additional snow accumulations
are expected. Therefore, the winter weather advisory has been
allowed to expire. 

$$

WVZ524-071700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
908 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas County.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ027-515>523-526-071700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Clay-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Clay, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, 
Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, 
Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, and Harman
908 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast and southeast West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$
424 
WWUS41 KRLX 071708
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1208 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

WVZ524-071815-
/O.EXP.KRLX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
1208 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snowfall across the area has diminished in intensity or ended,
leaving just flurries at most. No additional snow accumulations
are expected. Therefore, the winter storm warning has been allowed
to expire.

$$

WVZ027-515>523-526-071815-
/O.EXP.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Clay-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Clay, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, 
Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, 
Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, and Harman
1208 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Snowfall across the area has diminished in intensity or ended,
leaving just flurries at most. No additional snow accumulations
are expected. Therefore, the winter weather advisory has been 
allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 3:32 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryRLXBuchanan, Dickenson32 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Virginia, 2021Winter Storm Warnings in West Virginia, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

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.