Alert archive / Virginia / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 27, 2021, 4:32 AM EST for Bland County, Grayson County, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mercer County, West Virginia; Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 27, 2021, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. 44 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 27, 2021, 4:32 AM EST (09:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 27, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 28, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
Counties Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Bland County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Mercer County, WV
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:34 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 27, 9:45 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 1 | 3 Ssw Elk Creek, VA | |
| Jan 27, 10:15 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 2.5 | Princeton, WV | |
| Jan 27, 11:06 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 W Bluefield, WV | |
| Jan 27, 11:15 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 0.5 | Independence, VA | |
| Jan 27, 11:20 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 3 Ssw Elk Creek, VA | |
| Jan 27, 11:35 PM EST | SNOW 8 | 1 Ese Bluefield, WV | |
| Jan 27, 11:45 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Princeton, WV | |
| Jan 28, 12:03 AM EST | SNOW 6.5 | 1 W Princeton, WV | |
| Jan 28, 12:15 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Princeton, WV | |
| Jan 28, 12:49 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Bland, VA | |
| Jan 28, 2:00 AM EST | SNOW 0.5 | 1 Ne Sparta, NC | |
| Jan 28, 2:45 AM EST | SNOW 8 | Troutdale, VA | |
| Jan 28, 3:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Ceres, VA | |
| Jan 28, 5:20 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA | |
| Jan 28, 6:45 AM EST | SNOW 1.3 | 2 Nnw Boone, NC | BLOWING SNOW. |
| Jan 28, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 2 Wnw Nella, NC | |
| Jan 28, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | 2 Ene Trout, NC | |
| Jan 28, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Nw Roaring Gap, NC | |
| Jan 28, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 5 Wsw Lambsburg, VA | |
| Jan 28, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 7.3 | 2 Sw Bluefield, WV | |
| Jan 28, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 8 | 1 Se Burkes Garden, VA | |
| Jan 28, 7:15 AM EST | SNOW 1.9 | 2 Wnw Aho, NC | |
| Jan 28, 7:45 AM EST | SNOW 0.5 | 1 Nne Todd, NC | |
| Jan 28, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 1 Nne Wagoner, NC | |
| Jan 28, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 2 Wnw Blowing Rock, NC | |
| Jan 28, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 3 Wnw Rugby, VA | |
| Jan 28, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 2 Ese Ceres, VA | |
| Jan 28, 8:15 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 E Sparta, NC | |
| Jan 28, 8:15 AM EST | SNOW 7.5 | 2 Wnw Bluefield, VA | |
| Jan 28, 8:21 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 N Laurel Springs, NC | |
| Jan 28, 8:30 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | 2 S Laurel Springs, NC | BLOWING SNOW. |
| Jan 28, 8:30 AM EST | SNOW 3.3 | 4 Ssw Spring Valley, VA | |
| Jan 28, 8:30 AM EST | SNOW 7.5 | 3 N Ceres, WV | |
| Jan 28, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 1 Ese Glendale Springs, NC | |
| Jan 28, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Ennice, NC | |
| Jan 28, 10:15 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Cedar Bluff, VA | |
| Jan 28, 10:15 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 1 Ene Jewell Ridge, VA | |
| Jan 28, 10:15 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Ene Cedar Bluff, VA | |
| Jan 28, 10:15 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 2 Nne Tazewell, VA | |
| Jan 28, 10:20 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 3 Sse Claypool Hill, VA | |
| Jan 28, 10:30 AM EST | SNOW 1 | 1 Ne Amonate, VA | |
| Jan 28, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 W Fries, VA | |
| Jan 28, 11:45 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Sw Barrett, NC | |
| Jan 28, 12:00 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Elk Creek, VA | SIDE OF BUCK MOUNTAIN AT 3200FT. |
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, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 150 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
- 1846 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 84 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 127 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 132 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
244 WWUS41 KRNK 270932 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 432 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...Light to Moderate Snow Accumulation Tonight... .A winter storm system tracking across the southeast United States will bring rain, then snow to the area late this afternoon through early Thursday morning. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-272200- /O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0002.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 432 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches,locally high amounts around Mt.Rogers . For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. For all areas...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Untreated roads will be snow covered and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. The strong, gusty wind will also produce blowing snow which will reduce visibilities and make for hazardous travel. 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 accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. 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. Please report snow accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511. && $$ VAZ007-009>014-016>018-022-WVZ042>044-272200- /O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd- Craig-Roanoke-Mercer-Summers-Monroe- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Bluefield, Hinton, Hix, and Union 432 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Untreated roads will be snow covered and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds will also produce blowing snow which will reduce visibilities lead to hazardous travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow amounts will be at the higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. Please report snow accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511. && $$ NCZ003>006-020-VAZ032-033-043-044-058-272200- /O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.210128T0200Z-210128T1300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-Henry- Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Yadkinville, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 432 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to snow between 9PM and Midnight. 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. Please report snow accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511. && $$
6 follow-up statements
793 WWUS41 KRNK 271954 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 254 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...Light to Moderate Snow Accumulation Tonight... .A storm system tracking across the southeast United States will bring rain and snow to the area late this evening through early Thursday morning. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-280600- /O.CAN.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 254 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Watauga, Ashe and Alleghany NC Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow and sleet accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ VAZ007-280600- /O.UPG.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KRNK.WS.W.0002.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/ Tazewell- Including the city of Tazewell 254 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Tazewell County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 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 sleet accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...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 Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ019-280600- /O.EXA.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.210128T0200Z-210128T1300Z/ Wilkes- Including the city of Wilkesboro 254 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Wilkes County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ VAZ009>014-016>018-022-WVZ042>044-280600- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.210127T2300Z-210128T1700Z/ Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig- Roanoke-Mercer-Summers-Monroe- Including the cities of Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Bluefield, Hinton, Hix, and Union 254 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...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 Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ003>006-020-VAZ032-033-043-044-058-280600- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.210128T0200Z-210128T1300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-Henry- Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Yadkinville, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 254 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SHH
571 WWUS41 KRNK 280201 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 901 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...Accumulating Snow Expected Tonight into Early Thursday Morning... .A vigorous low pressure area tracking eastward from Tennessee eastward near the Virginia/North Carolina line tonight and early Thursday will bring accumulating snow to most of the forecast area overnight and early Thursday morning. Snow amounts will range from 4 to 5 inches in the western more mountainous counties to 1 to 2 inches across Southside Virginia and into the North Carolina Piedmont. VAZ010-WVZ042-281200- /O.UPG.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Bland-Mercer- Including the cities of Bland and Bluefield 901 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph late tonight and Thursday. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bland County. In West Virginia, Mercer County. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility in some areas. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight and Thursday. 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 sleet accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...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 Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-015-281200- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 901 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with up to six inches possible in the higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 45 mph late tonight into Thursday. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Watauga, Ashe and Alleghany NC Counties. * WHEN...Through Noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow, especially at the higher elevations, will significantly reduce visibility. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight and into Thursday. Strong winds and cold temperatures will combine to result in low wind chill values as low as 5 below zero Thursday morning. Hypothermia can result if proper precautions are not taken to protect yourself from the bitter cold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow and sleet accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ VAZ009-011>014-016>018-022-WVZ043-044-281200- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Smyth-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke- Summers-Monroe- Including the cities of Marion, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Hinton, Hix, and Union 901 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph late tonight and Thursday. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Through Noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous travel conditions are likely overnight and into Thursday. 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. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...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 Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ032-033-043-044-058-281200- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin- Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 901 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...Through 8 AM EST Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ RAB
047 WWUS41 KRNK 280935 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 435 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...Snow Ending This Morning... .Low pressure off the Carolina coast will move east this morning, leading to snow ending across southwest Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-010-015-WVZ042-281700- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Bland-Grayson-Mercer- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Bland, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, and Bluefield 435 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph today. * WHERE...In West Virginia, Mercer County. In Virginia, Tazewell, Bland and Grayson Counties, and the North Carolina High Country. * WHEN...Until noon today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous travel conditions are expected on untreated roads and sidewalks. Downed tree branches and isolated power outages are possible. 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 sleet accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511. && $$ VAZ009-011>014-016>018-022-WVZ043-044-281700- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Smyth-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke- Summers-Monroe- Including the cities of Marion, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Hinton, Hix, and Union 435 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph today. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Through Noon today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous travel conditions are expected on untreated roads and sidewalks. Downed tree branches and isolated power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ032-033-043-044-058-281300- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin- Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 435 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...Through 8 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous travel conditions are expected on untreated roads and sidewalks. Downed tree branches and isolated power outages are possible. 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. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511. && $$
557 WWUS41 KRNK 281100 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 600 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...Snow Ending This Morning... .Low pressure off the Carolina coast will move east this morning, leading to snow ending across southwest Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. NCZ003-004-019-020-VAZ032-281200- /O.CAN.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick- 600 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow had ended across the area. Plan on slippery spots on roads. Hazardous travel conditions are likely on untreated roads and sidewalks, especially close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Temperatures will be in the lower to mid 30s today with some sunshine, so melting is expected. $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-010-015-WVZ042-281700- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Bland-Grayson-Mercer- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Bland, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, and Bluefield 600 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph today. * WHERE...In West Virginia, Mercer County. In Virginia, Tazewell, Bland and Grayson Counties, and the North Carolina High Country. * WHEN...Until noon today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous travel conditions are expected on untreated roads and sidewalks. Downed tree branches and isolated power outages are possible. 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 sleet accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511. && $$ VAZ009-011>014-016>018-022-WVZ043-044-281700- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Smyth-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke- Summers-Monroe- Including the cities of Marion, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Hinton, Hix, and Union 600 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph today. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Through Noon today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous travel conditions are expected on untreated roads and sidewalks. Downed tree branches and isolated power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ033-043-044-058-281300- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1300Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 600 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...Through 8 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous travel conditions are expected on untreated roads and sidewalks. Downed tree branches and isolated power outages are possible. 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. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...215...4324. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511. && $$
324 WWUS41 KRNK 281331 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 831 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...Snow Ending This Morning... .Low pressure off the Carolina coast will move east this morning, leading to snow ending across southwest Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-010-015-WVZ042-281700- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Bland-Grayson-Mercer- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Bland, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, and Bluefield 831 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow and sleet accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ VAZ009-011>014-016>018-022-WVZ043-044-281700- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Smyth-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke- Summers-Monroe- Including the cities of Marion, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Hinton, Hix, and Union 831 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on 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. Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...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 Facebook page and on Twitter. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SHH
933 WWUS41 KRNK 281704 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1204 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...Heavy snow has ended across the area... NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-010-015-WVZ042-281815- /O.EXP.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Bland-Grayson-Mercer- 1204 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Occasional snow showers as well as gusty winds up to 35 mph will continue across the region. $$ VAZ009-011>014-016>018-022-WVZ043-044-281815- /O.EXP.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/ Smyth-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke- Summers-Monroe- 1204 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Flurries as well as gusty winds up to 35 mph will be possible across the region. $$ SHH
The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 7:40 PM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | RNK | Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell and 15 more | 11 hr |
| Jan 27, 4:32 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | RNK | Bland, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles and 17 more | 31 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.