Giles County, Virginia – A developing winter storm could bring dangerous snow and icy road conditions to southwest Virginia this weekend, with Giles County likely in the path of the heaviest impacts by Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, models are trending toward a more widespread snow event beginning Saturday, Jan. 24, and continuing into Sunday. The exact storm track remains uncertain, but current projections show moderate impacts likely across much of the region — including hazardous travel, possible power disruptions, and localized closures.
Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and surrounding counties lie within a zone of increasing risk, where daily routines could be disrupted. Officials urge residents to prepare now, as updates may include winter storm watches or warnings over the next 24–48 hours. Roads like Route 460 and I-81 could become slick or snow-covered if the storm strengthens.
Residents should avoid non-essential travel, monitor official updates, and charge devices in case of outages. Winter weather alerts may expand or intensify as confidence grows in the storm’s track. Updates will continue through Sunday.
