Alert archive / North Carolina / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 7, 2021, 4:10 AM EST for 4 counties in Virginia; 7 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 8, 2021, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. 60 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 7, 2021, 4:10 AM EST (09:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 8, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 8, 2021, 8:03 PM EST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
Counties Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Stokes County, NC, Surry County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Yadkin County, NC, Carroll County, VA, City of Galax, VA, Grayson County, VA, Patrick County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:11 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 5:50 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Galax City, VA | |
| Jan 8, 6:13 AM EST | SNOW 2.8 | 2 W Boone, NC | |
| Jan 8, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 0.2 | 1 E East Bend, NC | |
| Jan 8, 7:19 AM EST | SNOW 3.2 | 4 S Grassy Creek, NC | REPORT FROM CRUMPLER, NC VIA FACEBOOK. |
| Jan 8, 7:51 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Valle Crucis, NC | VIA TWITTER. |
| Jan 8, 7:55 AM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 1 Nw Aho, NC | FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 8, 8:10 AM EST | SNOW 4.7 | Blowing Rock, NC | FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 8, 8:17 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 Nne Shatley Springs, NC | |
| Jan 8, 8:59 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Boone, NC | |
| Jan 8, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 0.3 | 2 Se Swancreek, NC | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 8, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 2 W Boone, NC | CURRENT STORM TOTAL AND STILL SNOWING. |
| Jan 8, 9:10 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Sw Boone, NC | CURRENTLY SNOWING HEAVILY. |
| Jan 8, 9:54 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Se Lansing, NC | |
| Jan 8, 10:10 AM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 2 Ssw Ashland, NC | |
| Jan 8, 10:45 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 4 Ssw Summit, NC | |
| Jan 8, 10:56 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Meadows Of Dan, VA | |
| Jan 8, 10:57 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 Ene Summit, NC | |
| Jan 8, 11:00 AM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Fleetwood, NC | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. ELEVATION 3250 FEET. |
| Jan 8, 11:09 AM EST | SNOW 7 | Whitetop, VA | |
| Jan 8, 11:11 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Ene Sparta, NC | |
| Jan 8, 11:18 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Laurel Springs, NC | |
| Jan 8, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 7 | 1 Nnw Todd, NC | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. |
| Jan 8, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 7.3 | 1 Se Jefferson, NC | CORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 SE JEFFERSON. |
| Jan 8, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 7.3 | 1 Se Jefferson, NC | |
| Jan 8, 11:36 AM EST | SNOW 7 | 3 Se Fleetwood, NC | SNOWFALL CONTINUING AT THIS TIME. |
| Jan 8, 11:54 AM EST | SNOW 6 | Boone, NC | |
| Jan 8, 11:57 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Ene Baywood, VA | SNOW STILL FALLING AT THIS TIME AT A STEADY RATE. |
| Jan 8, 12:00 PM EST | SNOW 2.3 | 4 Ssw Spring Valley, VA | |
| Jan 8, 12:00 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 2 Sw Piney Creek, NC | |
| Jan 8, 12:00 PM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 2 Se Boone, NC | |
| Jan 8, 12:04 PM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Laurel Springs, NC | |
| Jan 8, 12:15 PM EST | SNOW 2.3 | 1 Nne Independence, VA | |
| Jan 8, 12:15 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 3 W Blowing Rock, NC | |
| Jan 8, 12:18 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Wnw Pipers Gap, VA | |
| Jan 8, 12:25 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 3 Ssw Volney, VA | SNOW IS STILL FALLING. |
| Jan 8, 12:29 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Beech Mountain, NC | |
| Jan 8, 12:35 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Rugby, VA | SNOW IS STILL FALLING. |
| Jan 8, 12:40 PM EST | SNOW 5.3 | Lansing, NC | STILL SNOWING. |
| Jan 8, 12:44 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 S Deep Gap, NC | POWDER HORN MOUNTAIN, DEEP GAP NC. |
| Jan 8, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 1 Ssw Whitehead, NC | |
| Jan 8, 1:20 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 3 W Woolwine, VA | SNOW IS STILL FALLING. |
| Jan 8, 1:24 PM EST | SNOW 8 | Boone, NC | STILL SNOWING. |
| Jan 8, 1:41 PM EST | SNOW 8 | West Jefferson, NC | STILL SNOWING. |
| Jan 8, 1:45 PM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 2 Sw Fancy Gap, VA | |
| Jan 8, 1:54 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 5 Ssw Meadows Of Dan, VA | |
| Jan 8, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 3 | 4 Nw Ararat, VA | LIGHT SNOW STILL FALLING. |
| Jan 8, 2:17 PM EST | SNOW 0.5 | 5 Sw Stuart, VA | |
| Jan 8, 2:25 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | 6 Ssw Pipers Gap, VA | |
| Jan 8, 2:29 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | 2 W Fancy Gap, VA | |
| Jan 8, 2:30 PM EST | SNOW 8.5 | 1 Nw Baldwin, NC | |
| Jan 8, 2:45 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Nw Boone, NC | |
| Jan 8, 2:51 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Nnw Boone, NC | |
| Jan 8, 3:01 PM EST | SNOW 7.8 | 1 Se Jefferson, NC | |
| Jan 8, 3:19 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Hillsville, VA | |
| Jan 8, 3:25 PM EST | SNOW 8 | Sparta, NC | |
| Jan 8, 3:55 PM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 3 Ssw Elk Creek, VA | |
| Jan 8, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 3 Ssw Pipers Gap, VA | |
| Jan 8, 4:15 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 4 Se Sylvatus, VA | |
| Jan 8, 4:20 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 S Laurel Fork, VA | |
| Jan 8, 4:33 PM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 3 Wnw Galax Hillsville, VA |
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 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 102 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1310 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 19 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -42 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
905 WWUS41 KRNK 070910 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 410 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...Snow expected for North Carolina and Southern Virginia... Low pressure moving across the deep south will approach the region from the southwest late tonight. The low will move east across the Carolinas through Friday evening. This will bring a period of accumulating snow for parts of North Carolina and southern Virginia. NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ015-016-032-071715- /O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0001.210108T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0001.210108T0500Z-210109T0500Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson- Carroll-Patrick- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Stuart 410 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Friday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult especially in the higher elevations. The hazardous conditions may impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 28 and 34 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Once the snow begins, 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. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ009-012-017-033-043-044-058-071715- /O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.210108T0500Z-210109T0500Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Smyth-Wythe-Floyd-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Halifax- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Marion, Wytheville, Floyd, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 410 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Friday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 30 and 36 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ 11
7 follow-up statements
866 WWUS41 KRNK 071432 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 932 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...Snow expected for North Carolina and Southern Virginia... Low pressure moving across the deep south will approach the region from the southwest late tonight. The low will move east across the Carolinas through Friday evening. This will bring a period of accumulating snow for parts of North Carolina and southern Virginia. NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ015-016-032-072245- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0001.210108T0500Z-210109T0500Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson- Carroll-Patrick- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Stuart 932 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Friday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 28 and 34 degrees. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult especially in the higher elevations. The hazardous conditions may impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Virginia Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsrnk. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/rnk. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ009-012-017-033-043-044-058-072245- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.210108T0500Z-210109T0500Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Smyth-Wythe-Floyd-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Halifax- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Marion, Wytheville, Floyd, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 932 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Friday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 30 and 36 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Virginia Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsrnk. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/rnk. && $$ RCS
212 WWUS41 KRNK 071927 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 227 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...Snow expected for North Carolina and Southern Virginia... Low pressure moving across the deep south will approach the region from the southwest late tonight. The low will move east across the Carolinas through Friday evening. This will bring a period of accumulating snow for parts of North Carolina and southern Virginia. NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ015-016-032-080330- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0001.210108T0500Z-210109T0500Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson- Carroll-Patrick- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Stuart 227 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Friday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 26 and 32 degrees. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult especially in the higher elevations. The hazardous conditions may impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Virginia Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsrnk. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/rnk. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ009-012-017-033-043-044-058-080330- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.210108T0500Z-210109T0500Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Smyth-Wythe-Floyd-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Halifax- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Marion, Wytheville, Floyd, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 227 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Friday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 30 and 36 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Virginia Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsrnk. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/rnk. && $$ RCS
555 WWUS41 KRNK 080310 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1010 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...Snow expected for North Carolina and Southern Virginia... Low pressure moving across the deep south will approach the region from the southwest late tonight. The low will move east across the Carolinas through Friday evening. This will bring a period of accumulating snow for parts of North Carolina and southern Virginia. NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ015-016-032-081115- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0001.210108T0500Z-210109T0500Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson- Carroll-Patrick- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Stuart 1010 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with up to 8 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight Friday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 26 and 32 degrees. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult especially in the higher elevations. The hazardous conditions may impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Virginia Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsrnk. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/rnk. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ009-012-017-033-043-044-058-081115- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.210108T0500Z-210109T0500Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Smyth-Wythe-Floyd-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Halifax- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Marion, Wytheville, Floyd, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 1010 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight Friday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 30 and 36 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Virginia Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsrnk. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/rnk. && $$
095 WWUS41 KRNK 080904 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 404 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...Snow expected for North Carolina and Southern Virginia Today... Low pressure will pass just south of the region today. This will bring a period of accumulating snow for parts of North Carolina and southern Virginia. NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ015-016-032-081715- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson- Carroll-Patrick- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Stuart 404 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with up to 8 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...Today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 28 and 33 degrees. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult especially in the higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep extra food, water and a blanket in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Virginia Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsrnk. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/rnk. && $$ VAZ007-010-013-014-081715- /O.EXA.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Tazewell-Bland-Pulaski-Montgomery- Including the cities of Tazewell, Bland, Radford, Pulaski, and Blacksburg 404 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Tazewell, Bland, Pulaski and Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 30 and 34 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ033-043-044-058-081715- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 404 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Virginia, and north central North Carolina. This includes the independent cities of Martinsville and Danville. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Plan for slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 30 and 36 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Virginia Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsrnk. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/rnk. && $$ VAZ009-012-017-081715- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Smyth-Wythe-Floyd- Including the cities of Marion, Wytheville, and Floyd 404 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Smyth, Wythe, and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 29 and 34 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Virginia Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsrnk. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/rnk. && $$
181 WWUS41 KRNK 081519 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1019 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...Snow expected for North Carolina and Southern Virginia Today... Low pressure will pass just south of the region today. This will bring a period of accumulating snow for parts of North Carolina and southern Virginia. NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ015-016-032-082330- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson- Carroll-Patrick- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Stuart 1019 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with up to 8 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...Today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 28 and 33 degrees. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult especially in the higher elevations. 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 public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts...ice accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ033-043-044-058-082330- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 1019 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central Virginia, and north central North Carolina. This includes the independent cities of Martinsville and Danville. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Plan for slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 30 and 36 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts...ice accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ VAZ009-012-017-082330- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Smyth-Wythe-Floyd- Including the cities of Marion, Wytheville, and Floyd 1019 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Smyth, Wythe, and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 29 and 34 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts...ice accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ VAZ007-010-013-014-082330- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Tazewell-Bland-Pulaski-Montgomery- Including the cities of Tazewell, Bland, Radford, Pulaski, and Blacksburg 1019 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Tazewell, Bland, Pulaski and Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 30 and 34 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts...ice accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ RCS
100 WWUS41 KRNK 081937 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 237 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...Snow expected for North Carolina and Southern Virginia into this Evening... Low pressure will pass just south of the region this afternoon. This will bring a period of accumulating snow for parts of North Carolina and southern Virginia. NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ015-016-032-090345- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson- Carroll-Patrick- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Stuart 237 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...This afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult especially in the higher elevations. 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 public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts...ice accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ033-043-044-058-090345- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 237 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central Virginia, and north central North Carolina. This includes the independent cities of Martinsville and Danville. * WHEN...This afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Plan for slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts...ice accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ VAZ009-012-017-090345- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Smyth-Wythe-Floyd- Including the cities of Marion, Wytheville, and Floyd 237 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Smyth, Wythe, and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 29 and 34 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts...ice accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ VAZ007-010-013-014-090345- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Tazewell-Bland-Pulaski-Montgomery- Including the cities of Tazewell, Bland, Radford, Pulaski, and Blacksburg 237 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Tazewell, Bland, Pulaski and Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...This afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect temperatures between 30 and 34 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts...ice accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ RCS
519 WWUS41 KRNK 090103 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 803 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 NCZ001-002-018-090915- /O.CAN.KRNK.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0003.210109T0103Z-210109T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, and Boone 803 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLACK ICE IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Black ice and snow covered roads. Any additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will drop into the lower 20s tonight, warming above freezing by midday Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means black ice has developed or will form soon. Black ice may cause driving and walking to become extremely dangerous. 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. && $$ NCZ003-019-090915- /O.CAN.KRNK.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0003.210109T0103Z-210109T1500Z/ Surry-Wilkes- Including the cities of Dobson and Wilkesboro 803 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLACK ICE IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Black ice and snow covered roads. * WHERE...Surry and Wilkes Counties, especially closer to the Blue Ridge. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 20s, warming above freezing by late morning Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means black ice has developed or will form soon. Black ice may cause driving and walking to become extremely dangerous. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ004-020-VAZ015-016-032-090215- /O.CAN.KRNK.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Stokes-Yadkin-Grayson-Carroll-Patrick- 803 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snow has ended. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 20s tonight. This will allow any snow on roads that melted to freeze and create hazardous travel. $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ007-009-010-012>014-017-033-043-044-058-090215- /O.CAN.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery- Floyd-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax- 803 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snow has ended. However, lows in the 20s tonight will allow for any melted snow to freeze on roads, resulting in hazardous travel. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 4:10 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | RNK | Bland, Floyd, Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery and 8 more | 40 hr |
Nearby
Winter Storm Warnings in North Carolina, 2021Winter Storm Warnings in 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.