Roanoke, WV

12:07 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 1430 ft
Lon: 80.5° W
Lat: 38.8° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
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.
Roanoke Weather at a Glance
Updated 11:17 AM EST
Elevation
1267 ft
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Now
Light Snow
Light Snow Mist
Temperature
20 °F
Feels Like 12 °F
Wind(mph)
6
Sunrise / Set
7:18 AM
5:54 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 29 °F
Snow Showers
100% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Snow Showers 13 °F
Snow Showers
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Snow 29 | 14 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Monday
Partly Cloudy 41 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 43 | 31 °F
Chance of Snow
50% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of Snow 43 | 34 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.76 in
Visibility
0.8 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 1400 ft
Overcast 2000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
80%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
SPECI KEKN 111409Z AUTO 27005KT 3/4SM -SN BR BKN014 OVC020 M02/M04 A2976 RMK AO2 P0000 TSNO
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Temperature
Windchill
12 °F
Dew Point
15 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6 mph from West
Wind Gust
18.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Lewis
Rest of Today
chancesnow Snow showers. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Blustery and cold with highs in the upper 20s. Temperature falling to around 20 this afternoon. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Cloudy. Snow showers likely...mainly in the evening. Total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Brisk and colder with lows around 14. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as zero.
Sunday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as zero in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then clearing. Cold with lows around 14. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 40. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Not as cold with lows around 30. 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 around 30. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and rain showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 40s.
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 11, 2012
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 am EST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 26447
Saturday, 11
Snow Showers
29 | 13 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
100%
Sunday, 12
Chance of Snow
29 | 14 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
41 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
43 | 31 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Snow
43 | 34 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
49 | 36 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
49 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lewis
Rest of Today
chancesnow Snow showers. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Blustery and cold with highs in the upper 20s. Temperature falling to around 20 this afternoon. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Cloudy. Snow showers likely...mainly in the evening. Total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Brisk and colder with lows around 14. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as zero.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 28 24 | 18 20 | 11 17 | 9
Wind 3 mph SW 13 mph West 14 mph WNW 9 mph West
Humidity 97% 80% 67% 72%
Chance of Precip. 100% 100% 100% 50%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 96%
Conditions Chance of Snow Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
5:54 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lewis
Sunday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as zero in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then clearing. Cold with lows around 14. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 14 | 9 23 | 12 24 | 13 17 | 12
Wind 7 mph West 8 mph West 7 mph West 5 mph WSW
Humidity 79% 64% 64% 80%
Chance of Precip. 50% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 84% 70% 54% 26%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lewis
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 40. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Not as cold with lows around 30. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 16 | 10 34 | 13 37 | 17 32 | 20
Wind 5 mph SW 5 mph SW 3 mph WSW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 75% 42% 43% 60%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 13% 26% 54% 72%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lewis
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
nt_snow Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 23 38 | 32 38 | 34 35 | 34
Wind 4 mph South 6 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 6 mph SW
Humidity 76% 76% 83% 97%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 50% 50%
Cloud Cover 89% 100% 97% 96%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lewis
Wednesday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and rain showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 32 39 | 35 40 | 34 37 | 30
Wind 6 mph WSW 6 mph West 5 mph West 4 mph WSW
Humidity 99% 85% 82% 74%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 93% 89% 83% 72%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lewis
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 29 43 | 37 45 | 36 41 | 36
Wind 5 mph South 5 mph SSE 6 mph SSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 77% 76% 74% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 61% 72% 79% 85%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lewis
Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 34 44 | 39 43 | 37 41 | 36
Wind 5 mph SSW 6 mph SW 6 mph West 5 mph SSW
Humidity 88% 81% 77% 83%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 88% 86% 84% 85%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
5:59 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KEKN) 42 °F 19 °F
Record (KEKN) 77 °F (1932) -20 °F (1899)
Yesterday 36 °F 27 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 33
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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 7:18 AM EST 5:54 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:51 AM EST 6:22 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:19 AM EST 6:53 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:48 AM EST 7:24 PM EST
Moon 10:37 PM EST 9:03 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 31m
Length of Day
10h 36m
Tomorrow will be 2m 17s 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
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
35 °F
Petersburg
33 °F
Lewisburg
33 °F
Martinsburg
33 °F
Pineville
32 °F
Huntington
19 °F
Parkersburg
21 °F
Huntington
21 °F
Wheeling
26 °F
Beckley
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Sutton This station is not reporting.
Buckhannon 30 °F Light Snow 8:55 AM EST
Clarksburg 31 °F Light Snow Mist 8:53 AM EST
Elkins 28 °F Light Snow Mist 9:09 AM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: LIFR (KEKN)
Wind Speed: 5.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 266° (West)
Ceiling: 1400 ft

SPECI KEKN 111409Z AUTO 27005KT 3/4SM -SN BR BKN014 OVC020 M02/M04 A2976 RMK AO2 P0000 TSNO

Nearby Events
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Average High 71° F/ 21° C
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 11, 2012 Rain Showers, 45 °F
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER BELOW BURNS WV, Burnsville, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 740 ft 11:30 AM EST MADIS
HADS LITTLE KANAWHA RVR NR WILDCAT WV, Napier, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 870 ft 11:30 AM EST MADIS
HADS HOLLY RIVER NEAR CLEVELAND 5E WV, Hacker Valley, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1189 ft 11:00 AM EST MADIS
HADS WEST FORK RIVER AT WESTON WV, Weston, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 924 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
RAWS FLATWOODS WV, Sutton, WV 20 °F 12 °F 15 °F 80% West  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1267 ft 11:17 AM EST MADIS
HADS ELK RIVER NEAR SUTTON 2SE WV, Sutton, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 799 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
HADS UPPER ELK RVR AT CLIFTON FORD NE WV, Diana, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1020 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
bailey ridge, Buckhannon, WV 21.0 °F 17 °F 9 °F 59% WSW  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1799 ft 12:07 PM EST Rapid Fire
HADS LITTLE KANAWAHA RIVER NEAR GLENV WV, Glenville, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 720 ft 10:45 AM EST MADIS
HADS BUCKHANNON RIVER NEAR BUCKHANNON WV, Buckhannon, WV 24 °F 24 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1384 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
Rockford Mountain - Jake Run, Lost Creek, WV 20.7 °F 13 °F 4 °F 47% WSW  at  5.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1330 ft 12:07 PM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS PICKENS WV, Pickens, WV 18 °F 18 °F - - North  at  - 0.03 in / hr 2879 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:55 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 am EST
Sunday...

* hazard types... snow and gusty winds.

* Accumulations... totals of 2 to 4 inches of snow... except some
higher amounts over the southern mountains.

* Timing... ongoing... but the snow showers will become more
intermittent during this afternoon and tonight.

* Impacts... untreated surfaces will be icy or snow covered.
Motorists need to allow extra travel time... so you can drive
slower and safer.

* Winds... west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Temperatures... falling into the teens and lower 20s.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow accumulations to the National Weather Service
by calling toll free... 877-633-6772.




Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 10:38 am EST on February 11, 2012

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation
is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn
spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available
on our home Page at weather.Gov/rlx

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

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

West Virginia

... Boone County...
   7 SSW Danville 2.0 830 am 2/11 cocorahs

... Wood County...
   1 SSE Rockport 2.0 700 am 2/11 cocorahs