Jefferson, NC

12:28 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 2841 ft
Lon: 81.4° W
Lat: 36.4° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
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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Jefferson Weather at a Glance
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Now
Haze
Haze
Temperature
23 °F
Feels Like 5 °F
Wind(mph)
31
Sunrise / Set
7:18 AM
6:01 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 34 °F
Snow Showers
90% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Snow Showers 11 °F
Snow Showers
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Clear 25 | 16 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 38 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 38 | 34 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 45 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.74 in
Visibility
1.5 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 200 ft
Mostly Cloudy 2800 ft
Overcast 3300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
59%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGEV 111715Z AUTO 30027G44KT 260V360 1 1/2SM HZ SCT002 BKN028 OVC033 M05/M12 A2974 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V5
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Temperature
Windchill
5 °F
Dew Point
10 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
31 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
51 mph
Health
UV
2 out of 16
Pollen
.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
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Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Ashe
This Afternoon
chancesnow Numerous snow showers. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy and cooler with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature falling to around 16. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 7 below.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Snow showers likely. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Blustery and much colder with lows around 10 above. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below.
Sunday
chancesnow Sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Blustery with highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows around 16. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 2 above.
Monday
sunny Sunny in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 4 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_snow Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. 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 and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
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Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 28640
Saturday, 11
Snow Showers
34 | 11 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
90%
Sunday, 12
Clear
25 | 16 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
38 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
38 | 34 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
45 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
45 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
49 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Ashe
This Afternoon
chancesnow Numerous snow showers. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy and cooler with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature falling to around 16. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 7 below.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Snow showers likely. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Blustery and much colder with lows around 10 above. Northwest winds 20 to 25 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 30 | 21 22 | 13 15 | 2 13 | 2
Wind 10 mph WNW 21 mph WNW 21 mph NW 21 mph NW
Humidity 67% 66% 56% 60%
Chance of Precip. 70% 90% 90% 70%
Cloud Cover 90% 85% 68% 73%
Conditions Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow Showers Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
6:01 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Ashe
Sunday
chancesnow Sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Blustery with highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows around 16. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 2 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 11 | 3 21 | 3 21 | 5 19 | 7
Wind 19 mph NW 16 mph WNW 15 mph WNW 14 mph WNW
Humidity 68% 46% 48% 57%
Chance of Precip. 70% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 64% 15% 8% 5%
Conditions Chance of Snow Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
6:02 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Ashe
Monday
sunny Sunny in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 4 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 17 | 7 32 | 8 35 | 12 32 | 16
Wind 8 mph WNW 6 mph WNW 2 mph WSW 4 mph South
Humidity 63% 36% 36% 49%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 16% 61% 71%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
6:04 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Ashe
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_snow Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 19 35 | 28 36 | 31 36 | 31
Wind 2 mph SSW 5 mph West 4 mph SSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 65% 71% 77% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 92% 98% 95% 89%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Ashe
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 42 | 34 41 | 32 39 | 31
Wind 6 mph West 5 mph WNW 1 mph West 1 mph West
Humidity 89% 74% 70% 74%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 87% 68% 58% 55%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Ashe
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 and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 31 42 | 37 41 | 36 39 | 38
Wind 2 mph WSW 5 mph South 2 mph SSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 81% 80% 82% 94%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 57% 71% 80% 78%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Ashe
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 35 44 | 37 43 | 35 39 | 38
Wind 4 mph West 6 mph West 4 mph West 4 mph SSW
Humidity 96% 77% 71% 94%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 79% 76% 62% 78%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
6:06 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 45 °F 21 °F
Record 64 °F (1993) 1 °F (1980)
Yesterday 41 °F 27 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:18 AM EST 6:01 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:51 AM EST 6:28 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:21 AM EST 6:58 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:51 AM EST 7:28 PM EST
Moon 10:37 PM EST 9:09 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 36m
Length of Day
10h 43m
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
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State Highs State Lows
55 °F
Hatteras
52 °F
Swansboro
52 °F
Cherry Point
51 °F
Southport
51 °F
Piney Island
28 °F
Jefferson
30 °F
Franklin
32 °F
Andrews
32 °F
Lincolnton
32 °F
Albemarle
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Jefferson 23 °F Haze 12:15 PM EST
Boone 23 °F Mostly Cloudy 12:15 PM EST
North Wilkesboro 41 °F Mostly Cloudy 9:15 AM EST
Marion 32 °F Light Snow 9:15 AM EST
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Wind Speed: 27.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 300° (WNW)
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC 20.5 °F 8 °F 11 °F 66% WNW  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3050 ft 12:00 PM EST Normal
Laurel Springs, Laurel Springs, NC 21.2 °F 5 °F 13 °F 70% West  at  22.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3030 ft 12:25 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET West Jefferson NC U, West Jefferson, NC 21 °F 7 °F 17 °F 83% NW  at  17 mph 0.00 in / hr 3297 ft 12:00 PM EST MADIS
RAWS LAUREL SPRINGS NC, Laurel Springs, NC 27 °F 17 °F 21 °F 77% NNW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 3000 ft 11:10 AM EST MADIS
West Jefferson, NC 22.9 °F 12 °F 14 °F 69% WNW  at  11.0 mph - / hr 3213 ft 12:22 PM PET Normal  
Pine Swamp, West Jefferson, NC 24.9 °F 25 °F 12 °F 58% SW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3407 ft 12:25 PM EST Normal
Job's Cabin Township, Purlear, NC 24.1 °F 17 °F 17 °F 74% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3008 ft 12:20 PM EST Normal  
Ashe County Weather, Baldwin, NC 20.7 °F 10 °F 14 °F 76% West  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3693 ft 12:27 PM EST Rapid Fire  
rural, Laurel Springs, NC 24.4 °F 12 °F -7 °F 24% WNW  at  13.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 2980 ft 12:20 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Fleetwood NC U, Todd, NC 24 °F 24 °F - - East  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3494 ft 12:01 PM EST MADIS
Phillips Gap, Purlear, NC 25.6 °F 11 °F 17 °F 70% North  at  23.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3150 ft 12:02 PM EST Normal
Willett Miller Road, Todd, NC 19.5 °F 5 °F 12 °F 71% West  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3215 ft 12:23 PM EST Normal  
RAWS RENDEZVOUS MTN. NC, Millers Creek, NC 36 °F 26 °F 21 °F 55% North  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 2383 ft 11:10 AM EST MADIS
Air Bellows Gap, Whitehead, NC 20.6 °F 9 °F 10 °F 65% NW  at  11.0 mph - / hr 3650 ft 12:26 PM EST Normal
Boone, NC 19.0 °F 4 °F 10 °F 68% North  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3535 ft 12:28 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Peak Valley, Creston, NC 20.9 °F 7 °F 11 °F 66% North  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3150 ft 12:26 PM EST Normal
Peak Valley, Creston, NC 22.4 °F 9 °F 12 °F 65% North  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3143 ft 12:23 PM EST Normal
Rutherwood, Boone, NC 20.8 °F 21 °F 14 °F 76% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3400 ft 12:02 PM EST Normal
HADS TRADE TN, Zionville, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3200 ft 11:15 AM EST MADIS
woobrook rd, Sparta, NC 28.9 °F 19 °F -7 °F 20% NNW  at  12.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 2939 ft 12:28 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Bamboo, Boone, NC 22.9 °F 23 °F 12 °F 63% East  at  3.0 mph - / hr 3333 ft 12:26 PM EST Normal  
Grover Reece Rd., Trade, TN 18.8 °F 7 °F 12 °F 74% NW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3420 ft 12:01 PM EST Normal
Linville Creek Wx, Vilas, NC 24.4 °F 18 °F 11 °F 57% WNW  at  5.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 2850 ft 12:28 PM EST Rapid Fire
Valle Crucis, Sugar Grove, NC 23.7 °F 19 °F 14 °F 67% SSE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2680 ft 12:22 PM EST Normal  
Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA 15.9 °F 1 °F 11 °F 80% West  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4000 ft 12:01 PM EST Normal
Sorrento, Blowing Rock, NC 18.1 °F - 14 °F 84% NNW  at  25.1 mph 0.01 in / hr 3850 ft 12:14 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Hays NC , North Wilkesboro, NC 34 °F 29 °F 19 °F 53% ENE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1687 ft 12:01 PM EST MADIS
Green Hill, Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock, NC 18.6 °F 1 °F 14 °F 83% West  at  25.0 mph - / hr 3890 ft 12:27 PM EST Normal  
Long Hope, Todd, NC 10.4 °F -9 °F 10 °F 98% North  at  21.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4725 ft 12:25 PM EST Normal  
W. Kerr Scott Lake, Wilkesboro, NC 36.9 °F 37 °F 16 °F 43% WNW  at  1.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1090 ft 12:27 PM EST Normal
HADS YADKIN RVR AT WEST KERR SCOTT RE NC, Moravian Falls, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1069 ft 11:45 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Wilkesboro NC , Wilkesboro, NC 39 °F 35 °F 18 °F 42% North  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1112 ft 11:56 AM EST MADIS
HADS ROARING RIVER NEAR ROARING RIVER NC, Boomer, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 964 ft 12:00 PM EST MADIS
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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...
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