Covington, VA

2:21 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 1470 ft
Lon: 80.0° W
Lat: 37.8° N
Rapid Fire Updates™ Updated 2:20 PM EST Make this Location a Weather Sticker® Share:
Your Custom Weather Sticker®

Copy the following lines of HTML:
Get more styles and options for your Weather Sticker® here.
Active Advisory: High Wind Warning (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.
Weather Underground Broadcast Network
Covington Weather at a Glance
Updated 2:20 PM EST
Elevation
1270 ft
Report Station
You are about to report this weather station for bad data.

Please select the information which is incorrect and click 'Submit' otherwise click 'Cancel'.

— Cancel

Now
Light Snow
Light Snow
Temperature
28.1 °F
Feels Like 21 °F
Wind(mph)
7.0
Sunrise / Set
7:14 AM
5:54 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 37 °F
Snow Showers
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of Snow 14 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Clear 31 | 18 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 43 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 45 | 34 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Mostly Cloudy 50 | 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.82 in
Visibility
2.5 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 1600 ft
Mostly Cloudy 2600 ft
Overcast 3100 ft
Moisture
Humidity
49%
Rainfall
0.01 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KLWB 111915Z AUTO 29012G19KT 263V323 2 1/2SM -SN SCT016 BKN026 OVC031 M05/M10 A2985 RMK AO2
Don't speak METAR? Read our FAQ.
Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
21 °F
Dew Point
11 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
7.0 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Regional
View Flu Map
Loading…
Regional Forecast for Alleghany
This Afternoon
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers. Cooler with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature falling into the lower 20s late. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent. Wind chill values as low as 3 above.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers...mainly in the evening. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Windy and much colder with lows around 12. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 9 below.
Sunday
sunny Sunny and blustery. Highs around 30. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 16. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wind chill values as low as 2 above.
Monday
sunny Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 2 above in the morning.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday
chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow and rain in the morning... then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday through Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Friday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Loading…
 
First Previous Last Next  
Updated:  
 
 

 

Nowcast
High Wind Warning in effect until 4 am EST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 24426
Saturday, 11
Snow Showers
37 | 14 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Sunday, 12
Clear
31 | 18 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
43 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
45 | 34 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Mostly Cloudy
50 | 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
52 | 34 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
52 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alleghany
This Afternoon
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers. Cooler with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature falling into the lower 20s late. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent. Wind chill values as low as 3 above.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers...mainly in the evening. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Windy and much colder with lows around 12. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 9 below.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 27 31 | 20 22 | 8 15 | 4
Wind 6 mph WNW 18 mph West 19 mph WNW 19 mph NW
Humidity 78% 65% 56% 62%
Chance of Precip. 80% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 92% 97% 82% 63%
Conditions Snow Showers Snow Showers Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
5:54 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alleghany
Sunday
sunny Sunny and blustery. Highs around 30. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 16. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wind chill values as low as 2 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 15 | 6 27 | 7 28 | 7 22 | 9
Wind 16 mph WNW 17 mph WNW 15 mph WNW 14 mph WNW
Humidity 64% 41% 40% 55%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 57% 17% 15% 8%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alleghany
Monday
sunny Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 2 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 19 | 9 36 | 10 40 | 12 35 | 16
Wind 9 mph WNW 8 mph WNW 5 mph West 2 mph West
Humidity 64% 33% 32% 44%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 5% 42% 54%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alleghany
Tuesday
chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow and rain in the morning... then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 19 39 | 28 40 | 31 38 | 31
Wind 0 mph WSW 4 mph West 4 mph SW 4 mph SW
Humidity 63% 60% 66% 74%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 92% 91% 86% 88%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:11 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alleghany
Wednesday through Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 35 | 31 45 | 34 44 | 32 41 | 30
Wind 5 mph West 5 mph WNW 2 mph WNW 1 mph WNW
Humidity 83% 64% 64% 67%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 88% 72% 70% 63%
Conditions Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
5:58 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alleghany
Wednesday through Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 35 | 27 45 | 35 45 | 36 41 | 34
Wind 0 mph WNW 1 mph WNW 0 mph SW 1 mph SW
Humidity 74% 67% 69% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 54% 67% 76% 68%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
5:58 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alleghany
Friday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 32 47 | 37 46 | 35 41 | 34
Wind 2 mph West 4 mph WNW 4 mph West 1 mph SW
Humidity 84% 68% 67% 78%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 65% 64% 57% 68%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
5:58 PM
BestForecast (what's this?)
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
Nearby
History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KHSP) 35 °F 21 °F
Record (KHSP) 60 °F (1999) 3 °F (2008)
Yesterday 43.4 °F 21.0 °F
Choose a date
Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
More information at USGS.gov
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:14 AM EST 5:54 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:47 AM EST 6:21 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:16 AM EST 6:52 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:46 AM EST 7:23 PM EST
Moon 10:33 PM EST 9:02 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 33m
Length of Day
10h 39m
Tomorrow will be 2m 10s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 81% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Visit Astronomy
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
48 °F
Chesapeake
48 °F
Farmville
46 °F
South Hill
46 °F
Martinsville
46 °F
Oceana NAS
14 °F
Hot Springs
17 °F
Richlands
19 °F
Wise
22 °F
Abingdon
23 °F
Marion
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
Snow Depth Reports — Snow Depth Map
Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Community
WunderPhotos®
Arctic Front Roars in
cyclone Ismet
• • • • • • • • • •
Uploaded by: MichiganSnowLvr
1,456,542 photos uploaded!
Upload a photo now
Visit WunderPhotos
WunderBlogs®

There are no recent blogs in this area. Why not create your own?

Visit WunderBlogs
News
Travel & Activities
Travel Planning
Travel Planner Road Trip Planner
Destination? *
When are you going?
to
Is there an activity you would like to explore?
* Required field
View all Travel Tools
Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Hot Springs 14 °F Mostly Cloudy 2:15 PM EST
Lewisburg 23 °F Light Snow 2:15 PM EST
Roanoke 33 °F Overcast 1:54 PM EST
Blacksburg 25 °F Light Snow 2:15 PM EST
View all Aviation Tools
Flight To ETA Status
No flights were found.
Flight Tracker by FlightAware FlightAware
View U.S. Airport Delays
Type Condition
Flight Rule: IFR (KLWB)
Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 284° (WNW)
Ceiling: 2600 ft

METAR KLWB 111915Z AUTO 29012G19KT 263V323 2 1/2SM -SN SCT016 BKN026 OVC031 M05/M10 A2985 RMK AO2

View all Reports & Maps
Nearby Events
Event Date Forecast
No events within 10 mi of location. View all events.
Event data courtesy eviesays.com
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
The Greenbrier Classic 8:30 AM EDT on July 05, 2012 Average High 81° F/ 27° C
The Greenbrier Classic 8:30 AM EDT on July 06, 2012 Average High 81° F/ 27° C
View all Sports Weather
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS DUNLAP CREEK NEAR COVINGTON 3W VA, Covington, VA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1294 ft 1:30 PM EST MADIS
Dressler Estates, Covington, VA 28.1 °F 21 °F 11 °F 49% WNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1270 ft 2:20 PM EST Normal  
HADS LAKE MOOMAW(GATHRIGHT DAM) NR HO VA, Hot Springs, VA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1554 ft 1:30 PM EST MADIS
Anthonys Creek, White Sulphur Springs, WV 21.2 °F -1 °F 2 °F 43% NNW  at  51.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2066 ft 2:20 PM EST Rapid Fire  
RAWS CRAIG VALLEY VA, New Castle, VA 31 °F 26 °F 13 °F 46% WNW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1266 ft 1:07 PM EST MADIS
Haymakertown, Troutville, VA 27.8 °F 19 °F 12 °F 52% North  at  9.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1440 ft 2:21 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Haymakertown, Haymakertown, VA 28.0 °F 21 °F 15 °F 59% WNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1247 ft 2:11 PM EST Normal
Woodland, Troutville, VA 26.2 °F 17 °F 11 °F 52% North  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1457 ft 2:21 PM EST Rapid Fire  
kc8ysl and kc8zec, Caldwell, WV 18.2 °F 4 °F 8 °F 63% WNW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2310 ft 2:21 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Thomastown, Hot Springs, VA 23.5 °F 17 °F 2 °F 38% WSW  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 2223 ft 2:17 PM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS JACKSON RIVER NEAR BACOVA 2SW VA, Bacova, VA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1639 ft 1:30 PM EST MADIS
VADOT Rt_220_@_Ashley_Plantation, Daleville, VA 28 °F 15 °F 11 °F 49% NW  at  19 mph 0.00 in / hr 1417 ft 1:33 PM EST MADIS
Bunny's Holler Live Weather, Auto, WV 19.9 °F 7 °F 11 °F 67% West  at  12.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 2543 ft 2:21 PM EST Rapid Fire
RAWS LIME KILN VA, Warm Springs, VA 28 °F 19 °F 6 °F 38% WNW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 2580 ft 1:01 PM EST MADIS
Would you like to share your weather data with the rest of the world? Add Your Weather Station!
High Wind Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:23 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4 am EST Sunday...

* locations... along and near the Blue Ridge and higher terrain of
the Alleghany Highlands.

* Hazards... damaging wind gusts.

* Winds... northwest 15 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing... through late tonight.

* Impacts... downed trees and power lines.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Wind gusts up to 60 mph are likely to cause
sporadic power outages... fallen trees... minor property
damage... and dangerous driving conditions for high profile
vehicles. Residents should move unfastened items... such as garbage
cans and deck furniture... indoors.

Tractor trailers... or other high profile vehicles... may easily be
blown into another Lane or even overturn with winds this strong.
This is especially true along Interstate 77 near Fancy Gap Virginia.

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.





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


View All U.S. Severe Weather