Blairs, VA

3:48 PM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 735 ft
Lon: 79.4° W
Lat: 36.7° 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 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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Blairs Weather at a Glance
Updated 3:48 PM EST
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
38.5 °F
Feels Like 32 °F
Wind(mph)
9.0
Sunrise / Set
7:09 AM
5:54 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Clear 39 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 20 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 47 | 29 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Chance Rain 49 | 31 °F
Chance Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 56 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Chance Rain 54 | 36 °F
Chance Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.12 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
34%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KDAN 121953Z AUTO 27012G19KT 10SM CLR 04/M14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP199 T00391139
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Weather Radio
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Temperature
Windchill
32 °F
Dew Point
13 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
9.0 mph from West
Wind Gust
23.0 mph
Health
UV
0.0 out of 16
Pollen
1.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Regional
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Regional Forecast for Pittsylvania
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
sunny Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds.
Tuesday
chancesnow A slight chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds...becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the evening...then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph...becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday and Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Saturday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Saturday Night and Sunday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Source: NWS at 3:33 PM EST on February 12, 2012
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Sunday, 12
Clear
39 | 20 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Clear
47 | 29 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance Rain
49 | 31 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
56 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
54 | 36 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
52 | 31 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
52 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 3:33 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Pittsylvania
Tonight
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 21 | 3 32 | 4 33 | 6 28 | 8
Wind 11 mph NW 13 mph WNW 8 mph WNW 4 mph WNW
Humidity 46% 30% 31% 44%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 9% 5% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
5:54 PM
Source: NWS at 3:33 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Pittsylvania
Monday
sunny Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 10 37 | 10 42 | 14 36 | 16
Wind 3 mph West 6 mph West 3 mph SW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 60% 31% 32% 44%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 22% 69%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 3:33 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Pittsylvania
Tuesday
chancesnow A slight chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds...becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the evening...then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph...becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 19 43 | 26 44 | 33 39 | 34
Wind 4 mph SW 7 mph SW 5 mph SW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 61% 52% 66% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 91% 84% 81%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 3:33 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Pittsylvania
Wednesday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 32 47 | 37 48 | 38 42 | 36
Wind 5 mph SW 6 mph West 5 mph NW 2 mph NNW
Humidity 97% 69% 69% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 55% 32% 26% 31%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:06 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 3:33 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Pittsylvania
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 34 48 | 40 48 | 43 44 | 43
Wind 1 mph East 5 mph South 5 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 94% 75% 80% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 41% 81% 87% 83%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
5:58 PM
Source: NWS at 3:33 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Pittsylvania
Friday and Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 39 47 | 36 46 | 33 41 | 31
Wind 6 mph SW 7 mph WNW 6 mph NW 6 mph NW
Humidity 99% 67% 62% 68%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 78% 64% 46% 32%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
5:58 PM
Source: NWS at 3:33 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Pittsylvania
Saturday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Saturday Night and Sunday
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 33 | 28 46 | 29 46 | 32 41 | 31
Wind 6 mph NW 4 mph WNW 5 mph WNW 6 mph NW
Humidity 76% 52% 58% 68%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 31% 31% 31% 32%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
5:58 PM
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February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDAN) 51 °F 27 °F
Record (KDAN) 71 °F (1999) 10 °F (1955)
Yesterday 46 °F 22 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 31
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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. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:09 AM EST 5:54 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:42 AM EST 6:21 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:12 AM EST 6:51 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:42 AM EST 7:21 PM EST
Moon 11:38 PM EST 9:37 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 38m
Length of Day
10h 44m
Tomorrow will be 2m 7s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 71% 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
44 °F
Martinsville
39 °F
Williamsburg
39 °F
Danville
39 °F
Farmville
39 °F
Suffolk
3 °F
Hot Springs
10 °F
Wise
10 °F
Richlands
12 °F
Galax
13 °F
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Flight Rule: VFR (KDAN)
Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 275° (West)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KDAN 121953Z AUTO 27012G19KT 10SM CLR 04/M14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP199 T00391139

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Kentuck Community, Ringgold, VA 38.5 °F 32 °F 13 °F 34% West  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 692 ft 3:48 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Ringgold community, Ringgold, VA 39.9 °F 35 °F 10 °F 29% WNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 573 ft 3:48 PM EST Rapid Fire  
VADOT Rt_58_Bridge_@_Rt_265, Danville, VA 39 °F 31 °F 13 °F 34% West  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 496 ft 3:04 PM EST MADIS
Ringgold, VA 40.5 °F 36 °F 14 °F 33% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 500 ft 3:48 PM EST Normal  
Hollywood Acres, Chatham, VA 39.8 °F 36 °F 12 °F 32% NW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 800 ft 3:48 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Milton HIghway, Ringgold, VA 42.6 °F 35 °F 8 °F 26% NW  at  15.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 525 ft 3:48 PM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Gretna VA , Gretna, VA 38 °F 34 °F 11 °F 32% WNW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 903 ft 3:30 PM EST MADIS
Renan, Hurt, Va 36.9 °F 31 °F 6 °F 27% North  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 949 ft 3:46 PM EST Normal
RAWS CASWELL GAME LANDS NC, Yanceyville, NC 39 °F 32 °F 6 °F 25% WNW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 580 ft 3:16 PM EST MADIS
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Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:40 PM EST on February 12, 2012

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 30
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
   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
   Beech Mountain 2.5 915 am 2/11 public
   1 ESE Seven Devils 2.3 230 PM 2/11 1.5 hour snowfall
   Seven Devils 2.0 700 PM 2/11 law enforcement
   3 ENE Blowing Rock 1.0 700 am 2/12 cocorahs
   Sugar Grove 1.0 650 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   Boone 1.0 700 am 2/12 co-op observer
   4 NE Blowing Rock 0.7 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

Virginia

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

... Grayson County...
   1 S Independence 0.3 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... 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
   1 SW Quinwood 4.0 859 am 2/11 Post office
   Crawley 3.0 926 am 2/11 dept of highways
   Friars Hill 3.0 630 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   2 NNE Anjean 3.0 1050 am 2/11 public
   4 se Ronceverte 0.2 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... 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
   Bluefield 2.0 700 am 2/12 co-op observer
   Lerona 1.5 1010 am 2/11 Post office

... Summers County...
   2 NNE Hix 3.0 243 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   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

... 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
   4 NE Blowing Rock 0.7 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

Virginia

... Grayson County...
   1 S Independence 0.3 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

West Virginia

... Greenbrier County...
   4 se Ronceverte 0.2 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... 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

... Alleghany County...
   4 SSW Sparta T 729 am 2/12 cocorahs

... Ashe County...
   3 WSW Flatwood 4.0 800 am 2/12 law enforcement
   West Jefferson 1.0 800 am 2/12 1-3 inches across cnty.

... Watauga County...
   1 se Beech Mountain 5.0 530 am 2/12 cocorahs
   3 ENE Blowing Rock 1.0 700 am 2/12 cocorahs
   4 NE Blowing Rock 0.7 700 am 2/12 cocorahs
   5 ESE Banner Elk 0.2 800 am 2/11 cocorahs

Virginia

... Grayson County...
   1 S Independence T 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... Montgomery County...
   N Blacksburg T 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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