Charleston, WV – A winter storm is expected to impact much of West Virginia beginning Friday morning, bringing accumulating snow, slick roads and reduced visibility across the state through early Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the eastern and southeastern mountain counties from Friday morning through Saturday morning, while a Winter Weather Advisory covers lower elevations during the same time frame.
Forecasters say snow will overspread the region Friday, with the heaviest totals expected in higher elevations along the eastern mountains. Areas including Summersville, Snowshoe, Elkins and Beckley could see 6 to 8 inches of snow, with locally higher amounts possible on ridgetops.
In central and western parts of the state — including Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Clarksburg and Athens — snowfall totals are expected to range from 1 to 4 inches, with lighter accumulations toward the Ohio River Valley. Some southern counties, including parts of Logan and Grundy, may see less than an inch.
The National Weather Service warns that snowfall rates could reduce visibility at times, especially Friday afternoon and evening. Roads are expected to become slick and hazardous, particularly on untreated surfaces and mountain passes.
Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time and be prepared for changing road conditions. Power outages are not expected to be widespread, but localized issues are possible in higher elevations where snow accumulates more quickly.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and alerts as the storm system moves through the region.
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