Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Grant County.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Brief whiteout conditions are possible with visibilities dropping below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult along US-48 west of Scherr, WV. The hazardous conditions look to worsen during the overnight hours.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates around 0.5 to 1 inch per hour are possible at times through Thursday morning especially in embedded snow squalls. Wind chills of 15 to -5 are possible through Thursday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN GRANT

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. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.