Boone, NC

11:26 AM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 3179 ft
Lon: 81.7° W
Lat: 36.2° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
41 °F
Feels Like 36 °F
Wind(mph)
7
Sunrise / Set
7:19 AM
6:03 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 34 °F
Snow Showers
90% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Snow Showers 9 °F
Snow Showers
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Clear 27 | 13 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 40 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 40 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 47 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
-
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 4100 ft
Mostly Cloudy 6000 ft
Overcast 8000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
61%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KMRN 111355Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM SCT041 BKN060 OVC080 05/M02 RMK AO2
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Temperature
Windchill
36 °F
Dew Point
28 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Watauga
This Afternoon
chancesnow Numerous snow showers. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy and cooler with highs around 30. Temperature falling to around 17. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 8 below.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Snow showers likely. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy and much colder with lows around 10 above. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below.
Sunday
chancesnow Mostly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Blustery with highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph... decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 12 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows around 15. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 1 above.
Monday
sunny Sunny in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning...becoming light and variable. Wind chill values as low as 3 above in the morning.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. A chance of rain in the evening...then a chance of rain showers after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Friday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
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Nowcast
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 am EST Sunday...
High Wind Warning in effect until 4 am EST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 28607
Saturday, 11
Snow Showers
34 | 9 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
90%
Sunday, 12
Clear
27 | 13 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
40 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
40 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
47 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
47 | 34 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 17
Chance Rain
47 | NA
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Watauga
This Afternoon
chancesnow Numerous snow showers. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy and cooler with highs around 30. Temperature falling to around 17. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 8 below.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Snow showers likely. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy and much colder with lows around 10 above. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 26 24 | 12 17 | 2 12 | 2
Wind 10 mph WNW 23 mph WNW 23 mph NW 22 mph NW
Humidity 74% 62% 52% 62%
Chance of Precip. 70% 100% 100% 70%
Cloud Cover 89% 83% 68% 73%
Conditions Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
7:19 AM
6:03 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Watauga
Sunday
chancesnow Mostly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Blustery with highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph... decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 12 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows around 15. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 1 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 12 | 3 22 | 4 23 | 4 19 | 7
Wind 20 mph NW 15 mph WNW 15 mph WNW 13 mph WNW
Humidity 65% 43% 43% 59%
Chance of Precip. 70% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 67% 29% 7% 5%
Conditions Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
6:04 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Watauga
Monday
sunny Sunny in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning...becoming light and variable. Wind chill values as low as 3 above in the morning.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 20s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 15 | 7 32 | 8 37 | 12 33 | 14
Wind 8 mph NW 5 mph NW 2 mph SW 4 mph South
Humidity 67% 36% 37% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 19% 66% 72%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Watauga
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. A chance of rain in the evening...then a chance of rain showers after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 19 37 | 28 38 | 31 36 | 31
Wind 2 mph SSW 5 mph WNW 3 mph SSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 65% 69% 74% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 92% 97% 94% 88%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Watauga
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 31 43 | 34 43 | 32 39 | 31
Wind 6 mph WNW 5 mph NW 2 mph West 2 mph West
Humidity 89% 69% 67% 74%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 85% 68% 56% 56%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
6:07 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Watauga
Thursday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 35 | 31 43 | 37 43 | 38 39 | 38
Wind 2 mph WSW 5 mph South 2 mph SSW 4 mph SW
Humidity 83% 75% 81% 96%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 57% 73% 82% 80%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
6:07 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Watauga
Friday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 35 | 35 43 | 37 43 | 35 39 | 38
Wind 5 mph West 6 mph WNW 5 mph West 4 mph SW
Humidity 99% 82% 74% 96%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 81% 80% 65% 80%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
6:07 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGEV) 45 °F 21 °F
Record (KGEV) 64 °F (1993) 1 °F (1980)
Yesterday 45 °F 25 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:19 AM EST 6:03 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:52 AM EST 6:29 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:22 AM EST 7:00 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:52 AM EST 7:30 PM EST
Moon 10:38 PM EST 9:10 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 37m
Length of Day
10h 44m
Tomorrow will be 2m 4s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 82% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
55 °F
Hatteras
51 °F
Piney Island
48 °F
Wilmington
48 °F
Cherry Point
30 °F
Jefferson
32 °F
Franklin
32 °F
Lincolnton
32 °F
Albemarle
32 °F
Morganton
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Boone 28 °F Light Snow 8:55 AM EST
Jefferson 30 °F Light Snow 9:15 AM EST
Morganton 41 °F Overcast 8:55 AM EST
Elizabethton 30 °F Light Rain 8:55 AM EST
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Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 290° (WNW)
Ceiling: 6000 ft

METAR KMRN 111355Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM SCT041 BKN060 OVC080 05/M02 RMK AO2

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Event Date Forecast
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Rutherwood, Boone, NC 23.8 °F 24 °F 22 °F 92% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3400 ft 11:02 AM EST Normal
Sorrento, Blowing Rock, NC 20.7 °F 6 °F 21 °F 100% NW  at  19.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3850 ft 11:14 AM EST Normal  
Bamboo, Boone, NC 24.7 °F 25 °F 19 °F 78% NNE  at  2.0 mph - / hr 3333 ft 11:26 AM EST Normal  
Boone, NC 19.4 °F 10 °F 14 °F 78% NNE  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3535 ft 11:26 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Linville Creek Wx, Vilas, NC 22.9 °F 13 °F 16 °F 75% NNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2850 ft 11:26 AM EST Rapid Fire
Green Hill, Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock, NC 22.2 °F 9 °F 20 °F 91% NNW  at  14.0 mph - / hr 3890 ft 11:12 AM EST Normal  
Valle Crucis, Sugar Grove, NC 24.5 °F 24 °F 19 °F 81% ENE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2680 ft 11:22 AM EST Normal  
Willett Miller Road, Todd, NC 20.3 °F 5 °F 17 °F 85% WNW  at  19.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3215 ft 11:23 AM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Fleetwood NC U, Todd, NC 29 °F 29 °F - - WSW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 3494 ft 11:01 AM EST MADIS
Boone Fork/Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock, NC 23.7 °F 11 °F 20 °F 87% North  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3599 ft 11:24 AM EST Normal  
Raven Hill, Blowing Rock, NC 22.8 °F 13 °F 16 °F 75% WNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3800 ft 11:26 AM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS TRADE TN, Zionville, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3200 ft 10:15 AM EST MADIS
Ashe County Weather, Baldwin, NC 21.3 °F 16 °F 17 °F 84% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3693 ft 11:26 AM EST Rapid Fire  
West Jefferson, NC 23.5 °F 10 °F 19 °F 82% NNE  at  16.0 mph - / hr 3213 ft 11:21 AM PET Normal  
Peak Valley, Creston, NC 21.6 °F 12 °F 16 °F 78% North  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3150 ft 11:26 AM EST Normal
Peak Valley, Creston, NC 22.6 °F 16 °F 17 °F 78% North  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3143 ft 11:23 AM EST Normal
Grover Reece Rd., Trade, TN 19.3 °F 11 °F 14 °F 81% NE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3420 ft 11:26 AM EST Normal
APRSWXNET West Jefferson NC U, West Jefferson, NC 24 °F 15 °F 21 °F 87% North  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 3297 ft 11:00 AM EST MADIS
HADS BANNER ELK RAIN GAUGE NC, Valle Crucis, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3490 ft 10:00 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Beech Mountain NC , Valle Crucis, NC 20 °F 20 °F 17 °F 88% NE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 3999 ft 11:00 AM EST MADIS
Phillips Gap, Purlear, NC 29.4 °F 21 °F 24 °F 80% WSW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3150 ft 11:02 AM EST Normal
Pine Swamp, West Jefferson, NC 28.2 °F 28 °F 22 °F 79% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3407 ft 10:00 AM EST Normal
Elk Valley, Banner Elk, NC 20.1 °F 13 °F 17 °F 87% WNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3458 ft 11:25 AM EST Normal  
Job's Cabin Township, Purlear, NC 25.0 °F 18 °F 21 °F 86% SW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3008 ft 11:20 AM EST Normal  
Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC 23.2 °F 12 °F 17 °F 76% North  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3050 ft 11:00 AM EST Normal
RAWS RENDEZVOUS MTN. NC, Millers Creek, NC 37 °F 31 °F 22 °F 54% North  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2383 ft 10:10 AM EST MADIS
Crossnore Elementary School, Crossnore, NC 26.0 °F 26 °F 21 °F 81% NNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3440 ft 11:02 AM EST Normal
Seven Devils, NC, Seven Devils, NC 17.1 °F 3 °F 14 °F 89% NNE  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4262 ft 11:19 AM EST Normal
Creek Ridge, Beech Mountain, NC 19.9 °F 20 °F 14 °F 78% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4400 ft 11:25 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Long Hope, Todd, NC 12.6 °F -3 °F 12 °F 99% North  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4725 ft 11:24 AM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Linville NC U, Crossnore, NC 19 °F 19 °F 19 °F 100% NNW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4471 ft 11:03 AM EST MADIS
Fox Run, Beech Mountain, NC 16.7 °F 7 °F 15 °F 94% SW  at  7.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 4960 ft 11:00 AM EST Normal  
Sugar Mountain, Banner Elk, NC 14.3 °F 6 °F 12 °F 91% WNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4910 ft 11:23 AM EST Normal
HADS YADKIN RIVER AT PETERSON NC, Patterson, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1210 ft 9:45 AM EST MADIS
William Lenoir Middle School, Lenoir, NC 41.6 °F 35 °F 19 °F 40% WNW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1250 ft 11:00 AM EST Normal
Lenoir, Lenoir, NC 38.5 °F 31 °F 21 °F 49% NE  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1153 ft 11:25 AM EST Normal  
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 11:20 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST
Sunday...

* locations... northwest North Carolina... southwestern Virginia...
southern Shenandoah Valley and southeast West Virginia.

* Hazard types... snow... blowing snow... gusty winds... and wind chills.

* Accumulations... 2 to 6 inches of snow... with the higher amounts
on the ridges.

* Timing... off and on this afternoon with another burst around
dusk... then tapering off by Sunday morning.

* Impacts... slick roads... low visibilities... with potential for
downed trees. Blizzard like conditions on the ridges.

* Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph... except
higher along the Blue Ridge.

* Temperatures... falling into the teens by dusk.

* Wind chills... zero to 15 below zero.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause
travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads.

Visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and
blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open
areas... and along ridges.

The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service via email at rnk.Skywarn@noaa.Gov or at
phone number 1... 8 6 6... 2 1 5... 4 3 2 4.





High Wind Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:15 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... High Wind Warning in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 am
EST Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind
Warning... which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 am EST
Sunday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations... near the Blue Ridge especially highest elevations
and along eastern slopes.

* Hazards... damaging wind gusts.

* Winds... northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing... Saturday afternoon into late Saturday night.

* Impacts... downed trees and power lines.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause sporadic power outages... fallen
trees... minor property damage... and dangerous driving conditions
for high profile vehicles. Residents should move unfastened
items... such as garbage cans and deck furniture... indoors.






Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 10:41 am EST on February 11, 2012

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 13
hours for the snow that has been affecting our region. Appreciation
is extended to those who provided reports. This summary is also
available on our home Page at weather.Gov/Blacksburg

********************storm total snowfall********************

Location storm total time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     /inches/ measurement

North Carolina

... Ashe County...
   1 SSW Beaver Creek 3.0 1030 am 2/11 public
   2 E Todd 0.3 700 am 2/11 cocorahs

... Watauga County...
   Beech Mountain 2.5 915 am 2/11 public
   5 ESE Banner Elk 0.2 800 am 2/11 cocorahs

Virginia

... Floyd County...
   Copper Hill 0.8 700 am 2/11 co-op observer

... Giles County...
   3 S chapel 0.5 1000 am 2/11 trained spotter

... Tazewell County...
   Burkes Garden 1.0 700 am 2/11 co-op observer

West Virginia

... Greenbrier County...
   1 SW Quinwood 4.0 859 am 2/11 Post office
   Crawley 3.0 926 am 2/11 dept of highways
   Quinwood 2.0 1015 PM 2/10 dept of highways
   4 se Ronceverte 1.0 700 am 2/11 cocorahs
   Renick 1.0 700 am 2/11 co-op observer

... Mercer County...
   3 E Matoaka 2.5 1030 am 2/11 Post office
   Spanishburg 2.0 1015 am 2/11 Post office
   Lerona 1.5 1010 am 2/11 Post office
   Bluefield 1.0 700 am 2/11 co-op observer

... Summers County...
   1 NNE Pipestem 1.0 1025 am 2/11 Post office
   1 NW Sandstone 1.0 950 am 2/11 Post office


**********************24 hour snowfall**********************

Location 24 hour time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     /inches/ measurement

North Carolina

... Ashe County...
   2 E Todd 0.3 700 am 2/11 cocorahs

... Watauga County...
   5 ESE Banner Elk 0.2 800 am 2/11 cocorahs

West Virginia

... Greenbrier County...
   4 se Ronceverte 1.0 700 am 2/11 cocorahs


***********************snow on ground***********************

Location snow time/date comments
                     on ground of
                     /inches/ measurement

West Virginia

... Greenbrier County...
   4 se Ronceverte 1.0 700 am 2/11 cocorahs