* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 16 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch, mainly south of US-33.
* WHERE...In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant and Eastern Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period very cold wind chills is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week, sub-zero wind chills likely above 3000 feet for much of this period during the overnight hours especially.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN HIGHLAND ... EASTERN GRANT ... EASTERN PENDLETON
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 should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
