Broadford, VA

11:08 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 2221 ft
Lon: 81.6° W
Lat: 36.9° 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.
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
16.1 °F
Feels Like 7 °F
Wind(mph)
6.0
Sunrise / Set
7:20 AM
6:02 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Snow Showers 7 °F
Snow Showers
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Snow 27 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Clear 13 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 40 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 41 | 34 °F
Chance of Snow
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Mostly Cloudy 45 | 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.25 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 2800 ft
Overcast 3300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
70%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Windchill
7 °F
Dew Point
8 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
8.0 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 Smyth
Overnight
nt_chancesnow Cloudy. Areas of blowing snow early. Snow showers likely early...then a chance of snow showers. Total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Blustery and much colder. Near steady temperature around 13. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 9 below.
Sunday
chancesnow Partly sunny with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning...then sunny in the afternoon. Blustery with highs in the mid 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent. Wind chill values as low as 13 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly 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 25 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as 4 above.
Monday
sunny Sunny in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 40. West winds around 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 above in the morning.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as cool with lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds...becoming south around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
nt_snow Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the lower 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 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
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Nowcast
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 am EST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 24316
Sunday, 12
Chance of Snow
27 | 13 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
40 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
41 | 34 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Mostly Cloudy
45 | 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
50 | 34 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Snow
45 | 29 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
49 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Overnight
nt_chancesnow Cloudy. Areas of blowing snow early. Snow showers likely early...then a chance of snow showers. Total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Blustery and much colder. Near steady temperature around 13. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 9 below.
Sunday
chancesnow Partly sunny with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning...then sunny in the afternoon. Blustery with highs in the mid 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent. Wind chill values as low as 13 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly 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 25 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as 4 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 11 | 6 20 | 7 23 | 8 19 | 9
Wind 13 mph WNW 14 mph WNW 12 mph WNW 3 mph WNW
Humidity 80% 55% 52% 63%
Chance of Precip. 70% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 88% 54% 17% 10%
Conditions Snow Showers Chance of Snow Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
6:02 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Monday
sunny Sunny in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 40. West winds around 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 above in the morning.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as cool with lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds...becoming south around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 17 | 9 32 | 12 37 | 13 33 | 15
Wind 0 mph WSW 4 mph West 3 mph WSW 2 mph South
Humidity 73% 43% 38% 47%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 30%
Cloud Cover 13% 28% 61% 84%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:19 AM
6:03 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
nt_snow Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 19 37 | 29 39 | 31 36 | 31
Wind 3 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 2 mph East 4 mph ESE
Humidity 66% 71% 73% 81%
Chance of Precip. 30% 40% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 97% 99% 98% 93%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
6:04 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Smyth
Wednesday and Wednesday 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 34 | 34 42 | 39 41 | 37 37 | 33
Wind 2 mph WSW 4 mph West 2 mph WSW 4 mph SE
Humidity 96% 90% 86% 85%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 98% 81% 70% 51%
Conditions Chance of Snow Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 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 33 | 32 45 | 43 45 | 39 41 | 36
Wind 5 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 6 mph South 5 mph SSW
Humidity 97% 93% 79% 84%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 52% 95% 92% 87%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 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 35 | 34 42 | 34 39 | 32 35 | 28
Wind 6 mph WNW 7 mph NW 5 mph NW 4 mph NW
Humidity 97% 77% 72% 75%
Chance of Precip. 50% 50% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 88% 83% 58% 36%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 8:47 PM EST on February 11, 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 30 | 25 42 | 27 42 | 27 35 | 28
Wind 2 mph WNW 2 mph West 2 mph West 4 mph NW
Humidity 80% 55% 56% 75%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 36% 38% 38% 36%
Conditions Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
6:06 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KBLF) 45 °F 28 °F
Record (KBLF) 69 °F (1965) 0 °F (1968)
Yesterday 40 °F 22 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 34
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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 7:20 AM EST 6:02 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:53 AM EST 6:28 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:22 AM EST 6:59 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:52 AM EST 7:29 PM EST
Moon 10:39 PM EST (2/11) 9:09 AM EST (2/11)
Length Of Visible Light 11h 35m
Length of Day
10h 42m
Tomorrow will be 2m 8s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 78% 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
14 °F
Wise
15 °F
Galax
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
Richlands 10 °F N/A 10:55 PM EST
Marion 18 °F Overcast 10:55 PM EST
Abingdon 17 °F Light Snow 10:55 PM EST
Bluefield 12 °F Light Snow 11:02 PM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KMKJ)
Wind Speed: 16.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 289° (WNW)
Ceiling: 3300 ft

METAR KMKJ 120355Z AUTO 29016G27KT 10SM SCT028 OVC033 M08/M16 A3008 RMK AO2

Nearby Events
Event Date Forecast
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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
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
HADS SALTVILLE 2E RAIN GAUGE VA, Saltville, VA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1752 ft 9:45 PM EST MADIS
Seven Mile Ford, Marion, VA 16.1 °F 7 °F 8 °F 70% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2054 ft 11:08 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Smyth Weather, Marion, VA 15.6 °F 2 °F 7 °F 68% NW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2157 ft 11:08 PM EST Rapid Fire
Mt. Carmel, Marion, VA 15.1 °F 7 °F 6 °F 66% NW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2256 ft 11:06 PM EST Normal  
Poor Valley, Saltville, VA 16.1 °F 5 °F 7 °F 68% WSW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1850 ft 11:00 PM EST Normal  
Glade Spring, VA 14.9 °F 15 °F 5 °F 65% SW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2140 ft 11:05 PM EST Normal
HADS RICHLANDS VA, Richlands, VA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1923 ft 9:45 PM EST MADIS
Friendship, Glade Spring, VA 15.6 °F 8 °F 8 °F 71% West  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2015 ft 11:07 PM EST Rapid Fire  
VADOT I-81_over_Rt_682, Rural Retreat, VA 12 °F -4 °F 3 °F 65% NNW  at  15 mph 0.00 in / hr 2612 ft 10:26 PM EST MADIS
Big Dog Ridge, Cedar Springs, VA 11.7 °F 12 °F 3 °F 67% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2683 ft 11:07 PM EST Rapid Fire
Exit 19, Abingdon, VA 16.7 °F 11 °F 5 °F 57% NNW  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2083 ft 11:04 PM EST Normal  
RAWS BERWIND WV, Berwind, WV 16 °F 6 °F 6 °F 65% WSW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1654 ft 10:17 PM EST MADIS
HADS LEBANON RAIN VA, Lebanon, VA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1709 ft 9:45 PM EST MADIS
Turtle Rock Observatory, Abingdon, VA 14.9 °F 4 °F 12 °F 86% NW  at  8.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 2000 ft 11:08 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA 6.4 °F -12 °F 3 °F 86% WSW  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4000 ft 11:02 PM EST Normal
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:48 PM EST on February 11, 2012

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

* locations... the high country of North Carolina... mountain
Empire of southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia.

* Hazard types... moderate to heavier snow showers... blowing and
drifting snow... bitter wind chills.

* Accumulations... additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.
Storm total accumulation 2 to 6 inches... with locally higher
amounts on the ridges and the along western slopes.

* Timing... continuing overnight... tapering off toward by dawn
Sunday.

* Impacts... dangerous travel conditions due to slick roads and
blowing snow. Sub zero wind chills late tonight.

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

* Temperatures... single digits across the mountain tops... with
teens elsewhere.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

This Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow combined
with the wind will make for dangerous travel conditions.

Visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and
blowing snow.

If you have to venture out... wear several layers of clothing... a
hat and gloves.

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.





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