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Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 4:15AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight ofsnow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadicpower outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardousconditions could impact the Monday morning commute.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.People are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If youmust go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes willkeep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin toreduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and ahat will keep you from losing your body heat.

National Weather Service

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 4:25AM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possiblealong and west of the Blue Ridge.* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia,and southeast West Virginia.* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning.* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero couldresult in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin isexposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezingtemperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of extreme cold possibleMonday through Wednesday, possibly continuing into Thursday.Sunday night and Tuesday night will be the coldest conditions ofthe period. Daytime high temperatures on these days will be in theteens with some single digits in the mountains.Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you mustgo outside.To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them todrip slowly.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

National Weather Service