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National Weather Service:
Winter Weather Advisory , High Wind Warning

Current Conditions
Updated: 9:15 AM EST on February 11, 2012
Light Snow Jefferson: 30°
 Light Snow
Wind: 8 mph from the NNW
Dew Point: 23 °F
Pressure: 29.75 in
Windchill: 23 °F
Humidity: 75%
Visibility: 5.0 miles
Local Radar
Local Satellite
5 Day Forecast for Jefferson
Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Snow Showers Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy
Snow Showers Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy
34° | 11° 25° | 16° 38° | 29° 38° | 34° 45° | 36°
Forecast as of 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012

Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 am EST Sunday... Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 am EST Sunday...
This Afternoon
Numerous snow showers. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy and cooler with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature falling to around 16. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 7 below.
Tonight
Snow showers likely. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Blustery and much colder with lows around 10 above. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below.
Sunday
Sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Blustery with highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
Clear. Cold with lows around 16. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 2 above.
Monday
Sunny in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 4 above in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday
A chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday Night and Friday
Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Astronomy
Sunrise:07:18 AM (EST) Moon Rise:10:37 PM (EST)
Sunset:06:01 PM (EST) Moon Set:09:09 AM (EST)
Moon Phase
Feb. 11 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 29 Mar. 08
Winter Weather Advisory
Statement as of 8:42 am EST on February 11, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST
Sunday...

* locations... northwest North Carolina... southwestern
Virginia... southern Shenandoah Valley and southeast West
Virginia.

* Hazard types... snow... gusty winds... and wind chills.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches.

* Timing... a burst of heavier snow may arrive late morning with
the passage of the Arctic front. Any wet surfaces will flash
freeze by this afternoon.

* Impacts... gusty winds... bitter wind chills... blowing and
drifting of snow. Reduced visibilities.

* Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Temperatures... falling into the lower 20s and upper teens by
late afternoon.

* Wind chills... near zero tonight.


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.

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.







High Wind Warning
Statement as of 4:15 am EST on February 11, 2012

... High Wind Warning in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 am
EST Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind
Warning... which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 am EST
Sunday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations... near the Blue Ridge especially highest elevations
and along eastern slopes.

* Hazards... damaging wind gusts.

* Winds... northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing... Saturday afternoon into late Saturday night.

* Impacts... downed trees and power lines.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause sporadic power outages... fallen
trees... minor property damage... and dangerous driving conditions
for high profile vehicles. Residents should move unfastened
items... such as garbage cans and deck furniture... indoors.
 

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