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Braxton County OES/E911
Thursday January 15th, 2026 :: 09:10 a.m. EST

Alert

Snow Squall Warning until 10:15AM

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for... Southern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Northern Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Southeastern Roane County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... Clay County in north central West Virginia...

* Until 1015 AM EST.

* At 908 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from Clendenin to near Camden-On-gauley, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 29 and 44. Route 19 between mile markers 45 and 60. Locations impacted include... Clay, Clendenin, Camden-On-gauley, Glen, Birch River, Big Otter, Camden On Gauley, Wallback, Craigsville, Harrison, Cowen, Nebo, Procious, Muddlety, Upper Glade, Indore, Boggs, Ivydale, Widen, and Strange Creek.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... CALHOUN, WV ... CLAY, WV ... KANAWHA, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV ... ROANE, WV ... WEBSTER, WV

Instructions:

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead to accidents.

Address/Location
Braxton County OES/E911
687 Days Dr
Sutton, WV 26601

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-765-3320

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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:
Snow Squall Warning

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