Full Notification

...ARCTIC FRONT TO USHER IN VERY COLD AIR AND RAPID CHANGE TO SHOW IN THE MOUNTAINS THURSDAY EVENING... .A strong arctic front will pass through the Appalachians late Thursday and overnight, causing a rapid drop in temperatures to below freezing, a change from rain to snow, which may be heavy at times, as well as wet roads icing up quickly resulting in a flash freeze in some areas. In addition, gusty west winds will result in areas of blowing snow and wind chills will drop into the single digits in many areas to below zero on higher ridges.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell County. In West Virginia, Mercer and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult as snow accumulates, blows around, and untreated roads ice up quickly. The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gust to 35 or 40 mph on higher ridges, causing blowing and drifting snow and wind chills of zero to 5 below zero by early Friday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL ... MERCER ... SUMMERS

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.