Winter Weather Advisory
Expires 6:00 AM EST on February 12, 2012
Statement as of 8:48 PM EST on February 11, 2012
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST
Sunday...
* locations... the high country of North Carolina... mountain
Empire of southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia.
* Hazard types... moderate to heavier snow showers... blowing and
drifting snow... bitter wind chills.
* Accumulations... additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.
Storm total accumulation 2 to 6 inches... with locally higher
amounts on the ridges and the along western slopes.
* Timing... continuing overnight... tapering off toward by dawn
Sunday.
* Impacts... dangerous travel conditions due to slick roads and
blowing snow. Sub zero wind chills late tonight.
* Winds... northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* Temperatures... single digits across the mountain tops... with
teens elsewhere.
* Wind chills... zero to 15 below zero.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
This Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow combined
with the wind will make for dangerous travel conditions.
Visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and
blowing snow.
If you have to venture out... wear several layers of clothing... a
hat and gloves.
The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service via email at rnk.Skywarn@noaa.Gov or at
phone number 1... 8 6 6... 2 1 5... 4 3 2 4.
