Blacksburg, VA – Snow is expected to intensify across the Appalachian Mountains late tonight, with Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories now in effect through Monday night for parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia.
According to the US National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Winter Storm Warnings are in effect from 1 a.m. Sunday through 1 a.m. Tuesday for Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier counties in West Virginia and Tazewell County in Virginia. Forecasters say the heaviest snowfall will occur in the higher elevations, where totals between 6 and 10 inches are possible.
Winter Weather Advisories cover additional counties, including Bath, Bland, and Giles counties in Virginia; Western Greenbrier and Monroe counties in West Virginia; and Grayson, Smyth, and Watauga counties in North Carolina. Advisories generally run from early Sunday morning through early Tuesday, depending on location.
The National Weather Service reports snow amounts have increased in the latest forecast update, particularly along the North Carolina and Virginia mountain corridor. Periods of moderate to heavy snowfall could make travel hazardous, especially on mountain passes and secondary roads.
Drivers along portions of U.S. Route 460, Interstate 77, and Interstate 81 near the Virginia-West Virginia border should prepare for reduced visibility and snow-covered roadways by early Sunday.
Residents are urged to allow extra travel time, check road conditions before heading out, and monitor updated forecasts throughout the weekend.
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