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Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 5:15AM EST until January 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snowaccumulations between 1 and 5 inches and ice accumulations up tofour tenths of an inch.* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, central, southcentral, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast WestVirginia.* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and treelimbs may cause scattered and long-lasting power outages. Poweroutages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could benearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact theMonday morning and evening commutes.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.Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to yourelectric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadwaysand the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

National Weather Service