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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Blacksburg, VA

February 6, 20214 counties in West Virginia; 31 counties in Virginia; 5 counties in North Carolina

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 6, 2021, 4:16 AM EST for 4 counties in West Virginia; 31 counties in Virginia; 5 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Feb 6, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 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
Feb 6, 2021, 4:16 AM EST (09:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 7, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
All 40 counties

Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Surry County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Alleghany County, VA, Amherst County, VA, Appomattox County, VA, Bath County, VA, Bedford County, VA, Bland County, VA, Botetourt County, VA, Buckingham County, VA, Campbell County, VA, Carroll County, VA, City of Buena Vista, VA, City of Covington, VA, City of Galax, VA, City of Lexington, VA, City of Lynchburg, VA, City of Radford, VA, City of Roanoke, VA, City of Salem, VA, Craig County, VA, Floyd County, VA, Franklin County, VA, Giles County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Montgomery County, VA, Patrick County, VA, Pulaski County, VA, Roanoke County, VA, Rockbridge County, VA, Smyth County, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Wythe County, VA, Greenbrier County, WV, Mercer County, WV, Monroe County, WV, Summers County, WV

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 6, 11:04 PM ESTSNOW 11 Ese West Jefferson, NC
Feb 7, 1:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.51 Ne Merrimac, VAOFFICIAL OBSERVATION AT NWS BLACKSBURG.
Feb 7, 1:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.82 Ne Maple Springs, NC
Feb 7, 2:09 AM ESTSNOW 1Seven Devils, NC
Feb 7, 2:38 AM ESTSNOW 2Wilbar, NC
Feb 7, 2:43 AM ESTSNOW 1.51 Ene Radford, VAMEASURED AT THE RADFORD UNIVERSITY CAMPUS.
Feb 7, 3:49 AM ESTSNOW 0.54 Nw Pilot Mountain, NCSNOW MIXED WITH RAIN.
Feb 7, 4:09 AM ESTSNOW 31 N Millboro, VA
Feb 7, 4:38 AM ESTSNOW 1Covington City, VA
Feb 7, 4:41 AM ESTSNOW 0.53 N Evington, VA
Feb 7, 5:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.52 Wnw Iron Gate, VA
Feb 7, 5:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.53 Nne Waiteville, WVMEASURED ON PETERS MOUNTAIN.
Feb 7, 5:15 AM ESTSNOW 3.52 Sw Sinking Creek, VA
Feb 7, 5:26 AM ESTSNOW 2Covington City, VA
Feb 7, 5:35 AM ESTSNOW 51 N Millboro, VA
Feb 7, 5:42 AM ESTSNOW 2.51 Ssw Christiansburg, VA
Feb 7, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.53 Nnw Blacksburg, VA
Feb 7, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.82 Ne Blacksburg, VA
Feb 7, 6:08 AM ESTSNOW 32 Ne Ceres, WV
Feb 7, 6:15 AM ESTSNOW 1.32 E Lynchburg Airport, VA
Feb 7, 6:15 AM ESTSNOW 22 Wnw Christiansburg, VA
Feb 7, 6:26 AM ESTSNOW 32 E Meat Camp, NC
Feb 7, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.62 Nnw Boone, NC
Feb 7, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 3.51 Se Bluefield, WV
Feb 7, 6:31 AM ESTSNOW 0.55 N Penhook, VA
Feb 7, 6:45 AM ESTSNOW 0.31 W Toast, NC
Feb 7, 6:45 AM ESTSNOW 1.53 S Christiansburg, VA
Feb 7, 6:45 AM ESTSNOW 31 E Sontag, VA
Feb 7, 6:45 AM ESTSNOW 3.21 S Lewisburg Airport, WV
Feb 7, 6:55 AM ESTSNOW 3.73 Nne Rockbridge Baths, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.11 Wsw Elkin, NCLIGHT SNOW AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.2Buena Vista City, VALIGHT SNOW AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.31 Nne Brookneal, VAMODERATE SNOW REPORTED AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.43 Nw Iron Gate, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.46 Nne Penhook, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.56 Nw Penhook, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.5Woolwine, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.61 Se Glasgow, VASTILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.81 Wsw Lynchburg City, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.81 Wsw North Wilkesboro, NC
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.84 Nw Bedford, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 11 Se Jumping Branch, WV
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 12 N Covington City, VASNOW WAS STILL FALLING AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 13 Nnw Spring Mills, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.51 Ssw Allison Gap, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.52 N Bedford, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.64 Ssw Christiansburg, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.71 Sse Lexington, VALIGHT SHOWERS TO START. ACCUMULATING SNOW AFTER 3:30A. STREETS PLOWED AND SLUSHY. TREES AND SHRUBS COATED. STILL SNOWING AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 21 Sse Alderson, WV
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 24 Sw Huddleston, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2Galax City, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.12 S Appomattox, VASTILL SNOWING MODERATELY AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.1Copper Hill, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.22 Ene Bane, VALIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.51 Ene Boone, NC
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.51 Sse White Sulphur Spr, WVROADS ARE SLUSHY, ICE UNDER SLUSH ON INTERSTATE 64 ESPECIALLY ON THE BRIDGES. SECONDARY ROADS ARE UNTREATED.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.54 Sw Rockbridge Baths, VA
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.81 S Christiansburg, VASTILL SNOWING MODERATELY AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 32 Nne Natural Well, VALIGHT SNOW STILL REPORTED AT OBSERVATION UP AT GATHRIGHT DAM.
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3Mouth Of Wilson, VA

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

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 72 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-02-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-02-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -33 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1723 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
93 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

887 
WWUS41 KRNK 060916
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
416 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...Winter Storm Expected To Impact Region Tonight...

.A vigorous upper-level disturbance will track along the Gulf 
Coast and into the Southeast U.S. tonight moving northeast along
the South and North Carolina coast lines Sunday and then to off
the Mid-Atlantic coast by Sunday night. This will result in a 
period of moderate to heavy snow Saturday night and early Sunday.
The heaviest snow will track from the high country of western
North Carolina along the Blue Ridge and into central Virginia, or
roughly from Boone to Blacksburg to Lexington. Snow amounts of 4-6
inches are expected in these areas and locations to the west with
generally 1-3 inches east of this line. The snow is likely to
begin as rain across areas of the Piedmont east of a Martinsville
to Lynchburg line and some sleet is also possible in these areas
as well, which will reduce the snow amounts to less than 3 inches.

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-045>047-WVZ042>044-
507-508-062000-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0003.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0005.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-
Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, 
Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, 
Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, 
Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, 
Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, Amherst, Lynchburg, Appomattox, Bluefield, Hinton, 
Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo, 
and Rainelle
416 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches...locally
  6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow covered
  and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in mountainous
  areas could become impassible late tonight and Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043-044-058-059-062000-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0003.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0012.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, 
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, 
and Keysville
416 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with some
  sleet.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Virginia and north central 
  and northwest North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

RAB
5 follow-up statements
186 
WWUS41 KRNK 061955
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
255 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...Winter Storm Expected To Impact Region Tonight...

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-070500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
255 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches...6 to 9
  inches at the highest elevations.

* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina into the Grayson
  Highlands of Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow 
  covered and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in 
  mountainous areas could become impassible late tonight and 
  Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ011-014-018>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-508-070500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Giles-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, Blacksburg, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
255 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches. 

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia along and west of the
  Blue Ridge and from route 460 northward. Portions of southeast
  West Virginia east of Interstate 77.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow 
  covered and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in 
  mountainous areas could become impassible late tonight and 
  Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-012-013-016-017-032>035-045>047-WVZ042-043-070500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Galax, Floyd, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Amherst, 
Lynchburg, Appomattox, Bluefield, Hinton, and Hix
255 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches... 
  locally 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow 
  covered and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in 
  mountainous areas could become impassible late tonight and 
  Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043-044-058-059-070500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0012.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, 
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, 
and Keysville
255 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with some 
  sleet.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Virginia and north central 
  and northwest North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MBS
478 
WWUS41 KRNK 062332
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
632 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...Winter Storm Expected To Impact the Region Tonight...

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-071200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
632 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches...6 to 9 inches at the highest elevations.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow 
  covered and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in 
  mountainous areas could become impassible late tonight and 
  Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ011-014-018>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-508-071200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Giles-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, Blacksburg, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
632 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia along and west of the
  Blue Ridge and from route 460 northward. Portions of southeast
  West Virginia east of Interstate 77.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow 
  covered and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in 
  mountainous areas could become impassible late tonight and 
  Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-012-013-016-017-032>035-045>047-WVZ042-043-071200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Galax, Floyd, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Amherst, 
Lynchburg, Appomattox, Bluefield, Hinton, and Hix
632 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow 
  covered and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in 
  mountainous areas could become impassible late tonight and 
  Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043-044-058-059-071200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0012.210207T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, 
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, 
and Keysville
632 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of south central Virginia and north central 
  and northwest North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

* 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
278 
WWUS41 KRNK 070524
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1224 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...Winter Storm Expected To Impact the Region Through Sunday
Morning...

NCZ003-019-071330-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KRNK.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Surry-Wilkes-
Including the cities of Dobson and Wilkesboro
1224 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Surry and Wilkes Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow covered
  and hazardous. 


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-VAZ015-071330-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
1224 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow 
  covered and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in 
  mountainous areas could become impassible late tonight and 
  Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ011-014-018>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-508-071330-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Giles-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, Blacksburg, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
1224 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia along and west of the 
  Blue Ridge and from route 460 northward. Portions of southeast 
  West Virginia east of Interstate 77.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow 
  covered and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in 
  mountainous areas could become impassible late tonight and 
  Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-012-013-016-017-032>035-045>047-WVZ042-043-071330-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Galax, Floyd, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Amherst, 
Lynchburg, Appomattox, Bluefield, Hinton, and Hix
1224 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow 
  covered and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in 
  mountainous areas could become impassible late tonight and 
  Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043-044-058-059-071330-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-
Charlotte-
Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Yadkinville, 
Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, and Keysville
1224 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow and some sleet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches, locally higher in norther Pittsylvania and northern 
  Henry County.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Virginia and north central 
  and northwest North Carolina.

* 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.

&&

$$
076 
WWUS41 KRNK 070917
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
417 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...Winter Storm Continues This Morning...

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-071700-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
417 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

VAZ011-014-018>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-508-071700-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Giles-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, Blacksburg, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
417 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ032>035-045>047-071700-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-
Buckingham-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Stuart, Rocky Mount, 
Amherst, Lynchburg, and Appomattox
417 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Virginia and north central and northwest North 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-012-013-016-017-WVZ042-043-071700-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Carroll-Floyd-Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Galax, Floyd, Bluefield, Hinton, and Hix
417 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043-044-058-059-071700-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-
Charlotte-
Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Yadkinville, 
Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, and Keysville
417 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Virginia and north central 
  and northwest North Carolina.

* 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.

&&

$$
554 
WWUS41 KRNK 071705
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1205 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021


NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-045>047-
WVZ042>044-507-508-071815-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-
Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-
Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, 
Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, 
Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, 
Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, 
Stuart, Rocky Mount, Amherst, Lynchburg, Appomattox, Bluefield, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, 
Duo, and Rainelle
1205 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snow has ended. A general 3 to 6 inches of snow was observed
along and west of the Blue Ridge with 1 to 3 inches just east of
the Blue Ridge.

$$

NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043-044-058-059-071815-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-
Charlotte-
Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Yadkinville, 
Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, and Keysville
1205 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Any snow which fell this morning has melted or melting rapidly. In
general an inch or less of accumulation was observed across the
piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 4:16 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryRNKCharlotte, Halifax, Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Danville, City of Martinsville32 hr

Nearby

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

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.