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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Tuesday February 11th, 2025 :: 12:10 a.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 12:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch or less in valley locations. Moderate to heavy snow on the highest ridgetops. Elevations around 2500 feet and higher can expect snowfall amounts from 4 to 6 inches. Isolated higher totals over 6 inches are possible across the highest ridgetops.

* WHERE...Russell, Washington VA, and Wise Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute across valley locations. Treacherous travel conditions are possible at elevations around 2500 feet and higher.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WISE ... RUSSELL ... WASHINGTON

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.

Address/Location
Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
1 Government Center Pl
Abingdon, VA 24210

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 276-525-1330

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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