Snowshoe, West Virginia – Travel across the higher elevations of Pocahontas and Randolph counties could become nearly impossible beginning at 7 a.m. Monday as snow quickly changes to heavy freezing rain, with up to three tenths of an inch of ice expected by Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7 a.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday for northwest Pocahontas and southeast Randolph counties, including Snowshoe and Harman. Forecasters expect 1 to 3 inches of snow early, followed by ice accumulations up to 0.3 inches. Locally higher ice totals are possible.
Snow will dominate through early afternoon before transitioning to freezing rain. The most significant icing is expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, when prolonged freezing rain could weigh down trees and power lines. Routes 219 and 66, along with steep mountain roads near Snowshoe Mountain Resort, may become treacherous.
Residents should prepare for possible power outages, charge devices and avoid unnecessary travel. Anyone who must travel should carry emergency supplies and check 511 for road conditions. The warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday, and additional alerts could follow if ice totals increase.
