Lexington, VA

2:09 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 1109 ft
Lon: 79.4° W
Lat: 37.8° N
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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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Lexington Weather at a Glance
Updated 2:09 PM EST
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
33.1 °F
Feels Like 24 °F
Wind(mph)
13.0
Sunrise / Set
7:12 AM
5:51 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Chance of Snow 42 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Clear 32 | 16 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 45 | 25 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 45 | 31 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 49 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.74 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
100%
Rainfall
0.02 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KLYH 111854Z 29013G23KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP077 T00331106
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Temperature
Windchill
24 °F
Dew Point
33 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
13.0 mph from North
Wind Gust
13.0 mph
Health
UV
4 out of 16
Pollen
.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
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Regional Forecast for Rockbridge
This Afternoon
partlysunny Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 30s. Temperature falling into the mid 20s late. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 above.
Tonight
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries in the evening... then partly cloudy after midnight. Blustery and much colder with lows around 12. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind chill values as low as 6 below after midnight.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wind chill values as low as 3 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 17. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 6 above.
Monday
sunny Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 5 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. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday through Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 50.
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
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Forecast
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Saturday, 11
Chance of Snow
42 | 11 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Sunday, 12
Clear
32 | 16 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Clear
45 | 25 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
45 | 31 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
49 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance Rain
49 | 34 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance Rain
52 | NA
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rockbridge
This Afternoon
partlysunny Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 30s. Temperature falling into the mid 20s late. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 above.
Tonight
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries in the evening... then partly cloudy after midnight. Blustery and much colder with lows around 12. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind chill values as low as 6 below after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 28 34 | 20 23 | 6 15 | 4
Wind 5 mph WNW 16 mph West 18 mph NW 19 mph NW
Humidity 81% 56% 47% 61%
Chance of Precip. 60% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 86% 95% 76% 55%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
5:51 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rockbridge
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wind chill values as low as 3 below in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 17. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 6 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 15 | 5 27 | 5 28 | 6 22 | 9
Wind 15 mph NW 15 mph WNW 14 mph WNW 12 mph WNW
Humidity 64% 38% 38% 56%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 41% 9% 9% 4%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:11 AM
5:53 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rockbridge
Monday
sunny Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 5 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 35 | 10 40 | 13 33 | 16
Wind 7 mph WNW 7 mph West 5 mph West 2 mph WSW
Humidity 67% 33% 34% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 34% 48%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
5:54 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rockbridge
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 28 | 19 38 | 26 40 | 29 37 | 31
Wind 0 mph WSW 5 mph WSW 3 mph SW 2 mph SW
Humidity 70% 62% 66% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 88% 89% 78% 80%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rockbridge
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 32 | 31 43 | 35 43 | 33 39 | 30
Wind 4 mph West 4 mph WNW 1 mph WNW 1 mph WNW
Humidity 93% 72% 68% 71%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 81% 63% 65% 58%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rockbridge
Wednesday through Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 50.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 27 43 | 36 43 | 36 39 | 34
Wind 0 mph WNW 1 mph WNW 0 mph SSW 0 mph NE
Humidity 82% 75% 73% 83%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 49% 63% 75% 67%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 1:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rockbridge
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 50.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 35 | 32 47 | 39 46 | 35 39 | 34
Wind 1 mph West 2 mph WNW 1 mph West 0 mph NE
Humidity 91% 74% 66% 83%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 61% 59% 55% 67%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
5:56 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KLYH) 48 °F 26 °F
Record (KLYH) 82 °F (1932) -3 °F (1899)
Yesterday 47 °F 22 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 30
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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. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:12 AM EST 5:51 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:45 AM EST 6:19 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:14 AM EST 6:50 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:44 AM EST 7:20 PM EST
Moon 10:31 PM EST 8:59 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 33m
Length of Day
10h 39m
Tomorrow will be 2m 12s 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
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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
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Airport Acres, Lexington, VA 33.1 °F 24 °F 33 °F 100% North  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1158 ft 2:09 PM EST Rapid Fire
Mid-Atlantic WX.com, Lexington, VA 33.4 °F 23 °F 22 °F 63% West  at  15.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1091 ft 2:09 PM EST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Lexington VA , Lexington, VA 34 °F 21 °F 23 °F 63% WNW  at  29 mph 0.00 in / hr 1085 ft 1:47 PM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Rockbridge Baths VA , Rockbridge Baths, VA 30 °F 19 °F 10 °F 43% WNW  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 1332 ft 1:43 PM EST MADIS
VADOT I-64_@_Rt_629, Goshen, VA 26 °F 12 °F - - NW  at  20 mph 0.00 in / hr 1913 ft 1:19 PM EST MADIS
MesoWest SHENANDOAH , Steeles Tavern, VA 32 °F 24 °F 17 °F 52% WNW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1763 ft 1:00 PM EST MADIS
Potato Hill - East Perch, Monroe, VA 35.6 °F 23 °F 14 °F 40% NW  at  29.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 800 ft 2:09 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Suck Mountain, Bedford, VA 33.1 °F 25 °F 1 °F 25% NNW  at  10.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1960 ft 2:08 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Cold Springs Rd. Central to Stuarts Dra, Stuarts Draft, VA 30.6 °F 19 °F 12 °F 45% WSW  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1635 ft 2:09 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Upper Goose Creek Valley at Blue Ridge D, Montvale, VA 29.0 °F 21 °F 12 °F 48% ENE  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1299 ft 2:07 PM EST Normal
APRSWXNET Montebello VA , Raphine, VA 25 °F 20 °F 12 °F 58% WNW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 2864 ft 1:48 PM EST MADIS
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
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:23 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... Wind Advisory now in effect until 7 am EST Sunday...

* locations... along and near the higher terrain.

* Hazards... strong... gusty winds.

* Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing... until late Saturday night.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts over 45 mph will occur... and can
make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

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
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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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