Atkins, VA

10:05 AM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 2779 ft
Lon: 81.4° W
Lat: 36.9° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
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Updated 10:03 AM EST
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
17.5 °F
Feels Like 9 °F
Wind(mph)
6.0
Sunrise / Set
7:17 AM
6:02 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Clear 29 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 16 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 43 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 45 | 31 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 49 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Chance Rain 52 | 36 °F
Chance Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.38 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
64%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Weather Radio
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Temperature
Windchill
9 °F
Dew Point
7 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
6.0 mph
Health
UV
2 out of 16
Pollen
.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Regional
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Regional Forecast for Smyth
Today
cloudy Mostly cloudy this morning...then clearing. Occasional flurries this morning. Blustery with highs in the upper 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wind chill values as low as 10 below this morning.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows around 15. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph...diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as 6 above.
Monday
sunny Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds...becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as cool with lows around 30. Light and variable winds. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow A chance of rain in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of 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 mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Source: NWS at 7:17 am EST on February 12, 2012
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Sunday, 12
Clear
29 | 16 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
43 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
45 | 31 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
49 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
52 | 36 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
47 | 31 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
49 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 7:17 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Today
cloudy Mostly cloudy this morning...then clearing. Occasional flurries this morning. Blustery with highs in the upper 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wind chill values as low as 10 below this morning.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows around 15. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph...diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as 6 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 12 | 4 23 | 6 26 | 7 21 | 8
Wind 15 mph WNW 16 mph WNW 13 mph WNW 6 mph West
Humidity 70% 48% 45% 56%
Chance of Precip. 70% 20% 20% 0%
Cloud Cover 87% 55% 6% 1%
Conditions Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
6:02 PM
Source: NWS at 7:17 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Monday
sunny Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds...becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as cool with lows around 30. Light and variable winds. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 19 | 9 35 | 10 40 | 13 36 | 17
Wind 3 mph WSW 6 mph West 2 mph WSW 2 mph ENE
Humidity 65% 35% 32% 45%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 1% 14% 45% 85%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
6:03 PM
Source: NWS at 7:17 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow A chance of rain in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 21 41 | 30 42 | 32 37 | 31
Wind 1 mph East 3 mph SE 0 mph South 4 mph SE
Humidity 63% 63% 69% 77%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 96% 95% 91% 79%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
6:04 PM
Source: NWS at 7:17 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 31 43 | 37 45 | 35 41 | 34
Wind 8 mph WSW 8 mph West 7 mph West 3 mph West
Humidity 89% 79% 69% 77%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 78% 71% 45% 41%
Conditions Chance of Snow Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 7:17 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Thursday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 34 47 | 42 46 | 41 42 | 37
Wind 5 mph West 7 mph WSW 6 mph South 6 mph SSW
Humidity 93% 83% 79% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 56% 94% 92% 87%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 7:17 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
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 mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 34 44 | 32 41 | 30 37 | 26
Wind 8 mph WNW 9 mph NW 7 mph NW 6 mph NW
Humidity 90% 67% 64% 66%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 88% 82% 56% 35%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 7:17 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 23 43 | 26 42 | 27 37 | 26
Wind 5 mph WNW 4 mph West 5 mph West 6 mph NW
Humidity 70% 52% 54% 66%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 35% 38% 37% 35%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
6:06 PM
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February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGEV) 44 °F 22 °F
Record (KGEV) 58 °F (1974) 0 °F (1981)
Yesterday 34.5 °F 15.2 °F
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Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:17 AM EST 6:02 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:51 AM EST 6:28 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:20 AM EST 6:59 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:50 AM EST 7:29 PM EST
Moon 11:47 PM EST 9:45 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 37m
Length of Day
10h 44m
Tomorrow will be 2m 9s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 73% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
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State Highs State Lows
32 °F
Warrenton
28 °F
Farmville
28 °F
Culpeper
28 °F
Chesapeake
28 °F
Williamsburg
3 °F
Hot Springs
10 °F
Wise
10 °F
Richlands
12 °F
Galax
13 °F
Staunton
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Wind Speed: 17.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 302° (WNW)
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Mt. Carmel, Marion, VA 17.5 °F 9 °F 7 °F 64% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2256 ft 10:03 AM EST Normal  
Big Dog Ridge, Cedar Springs, VA 14.0 °F 14 °F 5 °F 66% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2683 ft 10:04 AM EST Rapid Fire
VADOT I-81_over_Rt_682, Rural Retreat, VA 14 °F 1 °F 4 °F 65% NNW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 2612 ft 9:26 AM EST MADIS
Smyth Weather, Marion, VA 18.6 °F 8 °F 9 °F 65% WNW  at  8.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 2157 ft 10:05 AM EST Rapid Fire
King's Weather Station, Wytheville, VA 16.2 °F 2 °F 6 °F 63% NNW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2280 ft 10:05 AM EST Rapid Fire
Seven Mile Ford, Marion, VA 18.4 °F 18 °F 8 °F 62% North  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2054 ft 10:05 AM EST Rapid Fire  
RAWS STONY FORK VA, Wytheville, VA 15 °F 6 °F 4 °F 61% West  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 2540 ft 8:58 AM EST MADIS
Pine Mountain/Carsonville, Independence, VA, VA 18.1 °F 12 °F 8 °F 63% NE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2569 ft 10:03 AM EST Normal
Friendship, Glade Spring, VA 18.4 °F 7 °F 9 °F 66% WSW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2015 ft 10:05 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Glade Spring, VA 16.9 °F 6 °F 6 °F 63% SSW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2140 ft 10:00 AM EST Normal
HADS BLAND VA, Bland, VA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2000 ft 8:30 AM EST MADIS
VADOT I-77_@_MP_54, Bastian, VA 13 °F 2 °F 4 °F 65% NNW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2668 ft 9:28 AM EST MADIS
Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA 10.5 °F -2 °F 4 °F 73% West  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4000 ft 10:02 AM EST Normal
HADS SALTVILLE 2E RAIN GAUGE VA, Saltville, VA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1752 ft 8:45 AM EST MADIS
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Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:22 am EST on February 12, 2012

The following are unofficial observations taken since Saturday
morning February 11th for the snowthat 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...
   Creston 4.0 650 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   1 SSW Beaver Creek 3.0 1030 am 2/11 public
   2 ESE Idlewild 1.1 1215 PM 2/11 public

... Watauga County...
   1 se Beech Mountain 4.8 530 am 2/12 cocorahs
   5 ESE Banner Elk 4.0 740 am 2/12 cocorahs
   1 ESE Seven Devils 2.3 230 PM 2/11 1.5 hour snowfall
   Sugar Grove 1.0 650 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   3 ENE Blowing Rock 1.0 700 am 2/12 cocorahs
   Boone 1.0 700 am 2/12 co-op observer

Virginia

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

... Tazewell County...
   Tazewell 4.0 703 PM 2/11 law enforcement
   Richlands 1.0 655 PM 2/11 law enforcement

West Virginia

... Greenbrier County...
   3 E McRoss 7.5 700 am 2/12 co-op observer
   Quinwood 7.0 125 PM 2/11 Fire Dept/Rescue
   Rupert 5.0 136 PM 2/11 public
   Friars Hill 3.0 630 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   Crawley 3.0 926 am 2/11 dept of highways
   2 NNE Anjean 3.0 1050 am 2/11 public

... Mercer County...
   1 SW Bluefield 2.8 200 PM 2/11 cocorahs
   3 E Matoaka 2.5 1030 am 2/11 Post office
   1 NE Mercer co airpo 2.4 500 PM 2/11 ASOS
   Spanishburg 2.0 1015 am 2/11 Post office
   Lerona 1.5 1010 am 2/11 Post office

... Summers County...
   2 NNE Hix 3.0 243 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   1 NW Sandstone 1.0 950 am 2/11 Post office
   1 NNE Pipestem 1.0 1025 am 2/11 Post office


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

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

North Carolina

... Watauga County...
   1 se Beech Mountain 4.8 530 am 2/12 cocorahs
   5 ESE Banner Elk 3.8 740 am 2/12 cocorahs
   3 ENE Blowing Rock 1.0 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

West Virginia

... Mercer County...
   1 SW Bluefield 2.0 400 am 2/12 cocorahs


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

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

North Carolina

... Watauga County...
   1 se Beech Mountain 5.0 530 am 2/12 cocorahs
   3 ENE Blowing Rock 1.0 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

West Virginia

... Greenbrier County...
   4 se Ronceverte 0.8 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... Mercer County...
   1 SW Bluefield 4.5 400 am 2/12 cocorahs


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