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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Blacksburg, VA

January 7, 20214 counties in Virginia; 7 counties in North Carolina

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 8, 5:50 AM ESTSNOW 2Galax City, VA
Jan 8, 6:13 AM ESTSNOW 2.82 W Boone, NC
Jan 8, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.21 E East Bend, NC
Jan 8, 7:19 AM ESTSNOW 3.24 S Grassy Creek, NCREPORT FROM CRUMPLER, NC VIA FACEBOOK.
Jan 8, 7:51 AM ESTSNOW 2Valle Crucis, NCVIA TWITTER.
Jan 8, 7:55 AM ESTSNOW 3.81 Nw Aho, NCFROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 8, 8:10 AM ESTSNOW 4.7Blowing Rock, NCFROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 8, 8:17 AM ESTSNOW 42 Nne Shatley Springs, NC
Jan 8, 8:59 AM ESTSNOW 4Boone, NC
Jan 8, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.32 Se Swancreek, NCSTORM TOTAL.
Jan 8, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.82 W Boone, NCCURRENT STORM TOTAL AND STILL SNOWING.
Jan 8, 9:10 AM ESTSNOW 51 Sw Boone, NCCURRENTLY SNOWING HEAVILY.
Jan 8, 9:54 AM ESTSNOW 41 Se Lansing, NC
Jan 8, 10:10 AM ESTSNOW 3.82 Ssw Ashland, NC
Jan 8, 10:45 AM ESTSNOW 44 Ssw Summit, NC
Jan 8, 10:56 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Meadows Of Dan, VA
Jan 8, 10:57 AM ESTSNOW 3.52 Ene Summit, NC
Jan 8, 11:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.5Fleetwood, NCSTORM TOTAL SO FAR. ELEVATION 3250 FEET.
Jan 8, 11:09 AM ESTSNOW 7Whitetop, VA
Jan 8, 11:11 AM ESTSNOW 3.51 Ene Sparta, NC
Jan 8, 11:18 AM ESTSNOW 3.5Laurel Springs, NC
Jan 8, 11:30 AM ESTSNOW 71 Nnw Todd, NCSTORM TOTAL SO FAR.
Jan 8, 11:30 AM ESTSNOW 7.31 Se Jefferson, NCCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 SE JEFFERSON.
Jan 8, 11:30 AM ESTSNOW 7.31 Se Jefferson, NC
Jan 8, 11:36 AM ESTSNOW 73 Se Fleetwood, NCSNOWFALL CONTINUING AT THIS TIME.
Jan 8, 11:54 AM ESTSNOW 6Boone, NC
Jan 8, 11:57 AM ESTSNOW 4.51 Ene Baywood, VASNOW STILL FALLING AT THIS TIME AT A STEADY RATE.
Jan 8, 12:00 PM ESTSNOW 2.34 Ssw Spring Valley, VA
Jan 8, 12:00 PM ESTSNOW 52 Sw Piney Creek, NC
Jan 8, 12:00 PM ESTSNOW 5.52 Se Boone, NC
Jan 8, 12:04 PM ESTSNOW 5.5Laurel Springs, NC
Jan 8, 12:15 PM ESTSNOW 2.31 Nne Independence, VA
Jan 8, 12:15 PM ESTSNOW 63 W Blowing Rock, NC
Jan 8, 12:18 PM ESTSNOW 41 Wnw Pipers Gap, VA
Jan 8, 12:25 PM ESTSNOW 53 Ssw Volney, VASNOW IS STILL FALLING.
Jan 8, 12:29 PM ESTSNOW 5Beech Mountain, NC
Jan 8, 12:35 PM ESTSNOW 5Rugby, VASNOW IS STILL FALLING.
Jan 8, 12:40 PM ESTSNOW 5.3Lansing, NCSTILL SNOWING.
Jan 8, 12:44 PM ESTSNOW 51 S Deep Gap, NCPOWDER HORN MOUNTAIN, DEEP GAP NC.
Jan 8, 1:00 PM ESTSNOW 5.51 Ssw Whitehead, NC
Jan 8, 1:20 PM ESTSNOW 3.53 W Woolwine, VASNOW IS STILL FALLING.
Jan 8, 1:24 PM ESTSNOW 8Boone, NCSTILL SNOWING.
Jan 8, 1:41 PM ESTSNOW 8West Jefferson, NCSTILL SNOWING.
Jan 8, 1:45 PM ESTSNOW 3.82 Sw Fancy Gap, VA
Jan 8, 1:54 PM ESTSNOW 25 Ssw Meadows Of Dan, VA
Jan 8, 2:00 PM ESTSNOW 34 Nw Ararat, VALIGHT SNOW STILL FALLING.
Jan 8, 2:17 PM ESTSNOW 0.55 Sw Stuart, VA
Jan 8, 2:25 PM ESTSNOW 4.86 Ssw Pipers Gap, VA
Jan 8, 2:29 PM ESTSNOW 4.82 W Fancy Gap, VA
Jan 8, 2:30 PM ESTSNOW 8.51 Nw Baldwin, NC
Jan 8, 2:45 PM ESTSNOW 6.52 Nw Boone, NC
Jan 8, 2:51 PM ESTSNOW 6.52 Nnw Boone, NC
Jan 8, 3:01 PM ESTSNOW 7.81 Se Jefferson, NC
Jan 8, 3:19 PM ESTSNOW 3.5Hillsville, VA
Jan 8, 3:25 PM ESTSNOW 8Sparta, NC
Jan 8, 3:55 PM ESTSNOW 5.53 Ssw Elk Creek, VA
Jan 8, 4:00 PM ESTSNOW 53 Ssw Pipers Gap, VA
Jan 8, 4:15 PM ESTSNOW 44 Se Sylvatus, VA
Jan 8, 4:20 PM ESTSNOW 42 S Laurel Fork, VA
Jan 8, 4:33 PM ESTSNOW 3.83 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2021-01-07Temperature 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2021-01-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 19 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 4:10 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryRNKBland, Floyd, Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery and 8 more40 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.