Bassett, VA

8:50 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 909 ft
Lon: 80.0° W
Lat: 36.8° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Bassett Weather at a Glance
Updated 8:44 PM EST
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
21.6 °F
Feels Like 15 °F
Wind(mph)
5.0
Sunrise / Set
7:13 AM
5:55 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 16 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 36 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 20 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 47 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 45 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 52 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.01 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
43%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
15 °F
Dew Point
2 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
5.0 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
11.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Henry
Overnight
nt_sunny Mostly clear and blustery. Much colder with lows around 18. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 above.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 3 above in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. Light and variable winds. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
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Wind Advisory in effect until 4 am EST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 24055
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
43 | 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 12
Clear
36 | 20 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
47 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
45 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
52 | 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
50 | 31 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
52 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Henry
Overnight
nt_sunny Mostly clear and blustery. Much colder with lows around 18. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 31 35 | 20 30 | 4 26 | 2
Wind 5 mph NW 17 mph WNW 17 mph NW 20 mph NW
Humidity 80% 54% 32% 35%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 78% 80% 49% 8%
Conditions Chance of Snow Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Henry
Overnight
nt_sunny Mostly clear and blustery. Much colder with lows around 18. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 above.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 3 above in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 19 | 4 30 | 3 33 | 5 27 | 9
Wind 14 mph NW 13 mph NW 10 mph WNW 6 mph WNW
Humidity 52% 29% 31% 47%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 2% 4% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Henry
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. Light and variable winds. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 10 38 | 10 42 | 14 36 | 18
Wind 4 mph NW 3 mph WNW 4 mph SW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 59% 30% 32% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 6% 19% 43% 74%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:11 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Henry
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 21 39 | 26 42 | 30 37 | 31
Wind 5 mph SSW 10 mph South 3 mph SSW 2 mph SSE
Humidity 69% 58% 62% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 93% 86% 86% 83%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
5:58 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Henry
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 34 47 | 37 46 | 36 41 | 36
Wind 1 mph WSW 4 mph WNW 1 mph WNW 0 mph NW
Humidity 96% 73% 71% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 84% 53% 47% 42%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Henry
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 35 | 34 47 | 39 47 | 43 44 | 41
Wind 0 mph NE 4 mph NE 3 mph South 4 mph SSW
Humidity 96% 77% 84% 94%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 40% 83% 88% 82%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Henry
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 39 46 | 35 44 | 32 39 | 29
Wind 5 mph WSW 6 mph NW 4 mph NW 4 mph NW
Humidity 99% 67% 62% 71%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 81% 67% 46% 31%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Henry
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 27 44 | 29 45 | 31 39 | 29
Wind 2 mph NW 1 mph NW 1 mph WNW 4 mph NW
Humidity 80% 53% 58% 71%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 31% 31% 32% 31%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
5:59 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDAN) 51 °F 27 °F
Record (KDAN) 71 °F (2009) 10 °F (1979)
Yesterday 49 °F 24 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 28
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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 7:13 AM EST 5:55 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:46 AM EST 6:22 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:15 AM EST 6:52 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:45 AM EST 7:23 PM EST
Moon 10:32 PM EST (2/11) 9:03 AM EST (2/11)
Length Of Visible Light 11h 36m
Length of Day
10h 42m
Tomorrow will be 2m 7s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 79% 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
48 °F
Chesapeake
48 °F
Farmville
46 °F
Martinsville
46 °F
Danville
46 °F
Oceana NAS
6 °F
Hot Springs
12 °F
Richlands
15 °F
Galax
15 °F
Wise
17 °F
Dublin
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Martinsville 25 °F Clear 8:15 PM EST
Reidsville 25 °F Scattered Clouds 8:35 PM EST
Mount Airy 23 °F Scattered Clouds 8:35 PM EST
Danville 25 °F Clear 7:53 PM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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Flight Rule: VFR (KMTV)
Wind Speed: 22.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 342° (NNW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Nearby Events
Event Date Forecast
Occupy Martinsville Food/Clothing Drive 12:00 PM EST 2012-02-18 Partly Cloudy, 44°F
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Goody's Fast Relief 500 1:13 PM EDT on April 01, 2012 Average High 67° F/ 19° C
TUMS Fast Relief 500 2:13 PM EDT on October 28, 2012 Average High 68° F/ 19° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 63 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Patrick Henry Mall Area, Martinsville, VA 21.6 °F 15 °F 2 °F 43% NNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1020 ft 8:44 PM EST Normal  
Fontaine, Martinsville, VA 23.3 °F 11 °F 1 °F 37% NW  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 845 ft 8:50 PM EST Normal  
MesoWest REYNOLDS HOMESTEAD , Critz, VA 23 °F 18 °F 4 °F 44% WNW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1126 ft 7:00 PM EST MADIS
Ferrum, VA 18.0 °F 7 °F 3 °F 51% WNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1500 ft 8:48 PM EST Normal  
Woolwine, Woolwine, VA 20.7 °F 15 °F -12 °F 22% NE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1330 ft 8:06 PM EST Rapid Fire
Stuart, VA 23.2 °F 12 °F 6 °F 47% NW  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1200 ft 7:50 PM EST Normal
Backacres, Eden, NC 24.8 °F 18 °F -1 °F 32% NNW  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 8:50 PM EST Rapid Fire
Stoneville @ The White House, Stoneville, NC 23.5 °F 15 °F 2 °F 40% WNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 815 ft 8:50 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Foothills Weather, Eastern Stokes Cty, NC 20.7 °F 15 °F -1 °F 38% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 950 ft 8:44 PM EST Normal
Glade Hill, VA 20.1 °F 10 °F 4 °F 48% NNE  at  8.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1036 ft 8:50 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Floyd, VA 13.3 °F -5 °F -1 °F 51% North  at  22.1 mph 0.02 in / hr 2715 ft 8:44 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Check VA , Check, VA 14 °F -3 °F 5 °F 68% NNW  at  18 mph 0.00 in / hr 2640 ft 6:43 PM EST MADIS
Copper Hill Farms, Copper Hill, VA 12.3 °F -3 °F 1 °F 59% NW  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2700 ft 8:50 PM EST Rapid Fire  
near Chateau Morrisette, Floyd, VA 9.7 °F -6 °F -5 °F 50% NNE  at  13.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 3450 ft 8:22 PM EST Rapid Fire  
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:22 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... Wind Advisory in effect until 4 am EST Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect until 4 am EST Sunday.

* Locations... foothills just east of the Blue Ridge.

* Hazards... strong... gusty winds.

* Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing... through late tonight.

* Impacts... limbs... as well as a few dead or weak rooted trees
could fall. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts over 45 mph will occur...
and can make driving difficult... especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

The public is encouraged to report wind gusts or wind damage 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.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.





Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:09 PM EST on February 11, 2012

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 3
hours for the storm 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...
   Creston 4.0 650 PM 2/11 trained spotter

... Watauga County...
   Seven Devils 2.0 700 PM 2/11 law enforcement
   Sugar Grove 1.0 650 PM 2/11 trained spotter

Virginia

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

West Virginia

... Greenbrier County...
   Friars Hill 3.0 630 PM 2/11 trained spotter

... Mercer County...
   1 NE Mercer co airpo 2.4 500 PM 2/11 ASOS