Pipestem, WV

1:03 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 2343 ft
Lon: 80.9° W
Lat: 37.5° N
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Active Advisory: Winter Weather Advisory (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Public Information Statement
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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Pipestem Weather at a Glance
Updated 12:17 PM EST
Elevation
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Now
Light Snow
Light Snow
Temperature
20 °F
Feels Like 10 °F
Wind(mph)
8
Sunrise / Set
7:18 AM
5:58 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 31 °F
Snow Showers
100% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Snow Showers 9 °F
Snow Showers
80% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Snow 25 | 14 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Monday
Partly Cloudy 38 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 43 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of Snow 43 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.86 in
Visibility
1.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 1600 ft
Overcast 2400 ft
Moisture
Humidity
71%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Windchill
10 °F
Dew Point
12 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
8 mph from NW
Wind Gust
17.0 mph
Health
UV
2 out of 16
Pollen
.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Summers
This Afternoon
chancesnow Widespread snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Blustery and cooler with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature falling to around 19. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 2 below.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Snow showers. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Much colder with lows around 11. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 7 below in the evening.
Sunday
chancesnow Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 6 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_chanceflurries Mostly clear. A chance of flurries in the evening. Cold with lows around 15. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 3 above.
Monday
sunny 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 lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_snow Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening...then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 30 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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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 25979
Saturday, 11
Snow Showers
31 | 9 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
100%
Sunday, 12
Chance of Snow
25 | 14 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
38 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
43 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Snow
43 | 32 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
47 | 36 °F
Chance 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 Summers
This Afternoon
chancesnow Widespread snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Blustery and cooler with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature falling to around 19. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 2 below.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Snow showers. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Much colder with lows around 11. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 7 below in the evening.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 26 22 | 17 15 | 8 11 | 4
Wind 6 mph WNW 17 mph WNW 18 mph NW 16 mph NW
Humidity 83% 79% 73% 75%
Chance of Precip. 90% 100% 100% 80%
Cloud Cover 100% 99% 87% 80%
Conditions Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
5:58 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Summers
Sunday
chancesnow Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 6 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_chanceflurries Mostly clear. A chance of flurries in the evening. Cold with lows around 15. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 3 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 12 | 7 21 | 9 23 | 9 19 | 9
Wind 14 mph WNW 15 mph WNW 14 mph WNW 12 mph WNW
Humidity 82% 57% 54% 63%
Chance of Precip. 80% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 85% 52% 38% 12%
Conditions Snow Showers Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Summers
Monday
sunny 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 | 9 32 | 11 35 | 12 32 | 17
Wind 7 mph West 7 mph WNW 3 mph West 2 mph WSW
Humidity 73% 43% 38% 55%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 9% 51% 61%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
6:00 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Summers
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_snow Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening...then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 28 | 21 36 | 30 38 | 32 36 | 32
Wind 2 mph South 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 4 mph SW
Humidity 77% 74% 78% 84%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 95% 94% 93% 94%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
6:01 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Summers
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 34 40 | 36 40 | 34 37 | 32
Wind 6 mph West 5 mph WNW 2 mph West 1 mph WNW
Humidity 97% 82% 78% 84%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 95% 86% 84% 70%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
6:02 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Summers
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 30 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 34 | 31 43 | 37 43 | 38 41 | 38
Wind 2 mph SSW 4 mph South 2 mph SSW 1 mph SSW
Humidity 91% 81% 79% 87%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 59% 70% 77% 71%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
6:02 PM
Source: NWS at 10:04 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Summers
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 30 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 37 | 36 44 | 38 43 | 36 41 | 38
Wind 2 mph SW 5 mph West 5 mph West 1 mph SSW
Humidity 95% 79% 76% 87%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 71% 69% 58% 71%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
6:02 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KBLF) 43 °F 27 °F
Record (KBLF) 69 °F (1965) 0 °F (1968)
Yesterday 40 °F 22 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 34
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:18 AM EST 5:58 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:51 AM EST 6:25 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:20 AM EST 6:56 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:49 AM EST 7:26 PM EST
Moon 10:37 PM EST 9:06 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 34m
Length of Day
10h 40m
Tomorrow will be 2m 11s 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
Full
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State Highs State Lows
37 °F
Petersburg
35 °F
Martinsburg
33 °F
Pineville
33 °F
Lewisburg
32 °F
Huntington
17 °F
Buckhannon
17 °F
Beckley
17 °F
Parkersburg
19 °F
Huntington
19 °F
Point Pleasant
Source: NWS
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Wind Speed: 16.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 319° (NW)
Ceiling: 1600 ft

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
RAWS PIPESTEM WV, Lerona, WV 20 °F 10 °F 12 °F 71% NW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2725 ft 12:17 PM EST MADIS
ADAIR RIDGE ROAD, Ballard, WV 28.9 °F 22 °F 17 °F 61% WNW  at  6.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 2053 ft 1:03 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Hinton, Hinton, WV 25.5 °F 26 °F 15 °F 64% South  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1427 ft 1:02 PM EST Rapid Fire  
MesoWest US19 South @ New River Bridge: , Ghent, WV 19 °F 19 °F 15 °F 82% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2950 ft 12:18 PM EST MADIS
Cool Ridge, WV 16.2 °F 2 °F 13 °F 86% WSW  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2965 ft 1:03 PM EST Rapid Fire  
MesoWest US 460 Crumpecker Hill @ Shelte, Princeton, WV 20 °F 20 °F 16 °F 84% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2473 ft 12:19 PM EST MADIS
Southeast Beckley, Beckley, WV 20.1 °F 9 °F 15 °F 80% West  at  10.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 2420 ft 1:03 PM EST Rapid Fire
South Bluefield, Bluefield, WV 18.1 °F 18 °F 11 °F 73% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2700 ft 1:03 PM EST Rapid Fire  
RAWS GRANDVIEW WV, Prince, WV 18 °F 10 °F 12 °F 77% NW  at  6 mph 0.01 in / hr 2316 ft 12:10 PM EST MADIS
HADS CRAB ORCHARD NEAR BECKLEY 1E WV, Sprague, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2330 ft 11:30 AM 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.





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...
   4 se Ronceverte 1.0 700 am 2/11 cocorahs


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