Covington, Virginia – Drivers across the Alleghany Highlands and Greenbrier Valley could encounter slick roads by 7 a.m. Monday as snow and freezing rain develop, with icy conditions lingering into early Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 7 a.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday for Giles, Craig, Alleghany and Bath counties in Virginia and Monroe and eastern Greenbrier counties in West Virginia. Forecasters expect up to 1 inch of snow and around one tenth of an inch of ice accumulation.
Light snow may briefly coat roads in Pearisburg, Covington and Clifton Forge during the morning hours. As temperatures hover near freezing, precipitation will transition to freezing rain, especially across higher elevations and ridge tops. Bridges and overpasses along U.S. Route 460, U.S. 219 and Interstate 64 could become slick, increasing the risk of spinouts during both the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
Drivers should reduce speed, allow extra stopping distance and monitor 511 for updated road conditions. Temperatures are expected to edge above freezing after sunrise Tuesday, helping conditions gradually improve. Additional advisories may be issued if ice totals increase overnight.
