BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Light but steady snow will settle across the Virginia–West Virginia border region tonight, ushering in a wintry start to the new week. Flakes will begin falling after sunset, and though totals remain modest, slick roads and gusty winds could make Monday’s commutes challenging across the southern Appalachians.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Tuesday for Tazewell and Smyth Counties in Virginia and Mercer and Summers Counties in West Virginia. Expected snow totals range from 1 to 3 inches, with winds gusting up to 35 mph, reducing visibility and creating localized drifting.
Drivers along U.S. 460, I-77 near East River Mountain Tunnel, and U.S. 19 should anticipate slippery stretches and poor visibility, especially in higher terrain between Bluefield, Marion, and Tazewell. The snow may taper at times but will redevelop Monday afternoon as colder air deepens across the ridges.
Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights, and allow extra time for travel. Even light accumulations could coat untreated roads, especially bridges and overpasses.
This system will ease early Tuesday, leaving behind crisp, breezy weather and wind chills in the 20s. Another disturbance could bring flurries late week as November’s winter transition continues across the Appalachians.
