[W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

[Jeffrey Fritz]

The NWS Pittsburgh has issued several Urgent Winter Weather Warnings this
morning. This is to cover the potential of snow squalls, wind gusts, wind
chills, and rapidly dropping temperatures.

*The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net will activate in Standby Mode
this morning at 07:00 EST.*

*Please monitor the repeater in the morning if at all possible.*


Please see the attached graphic for expected snowfall amounts.

The following has been issued by the NWS Pittsburgh:

*Hazardous Weather Outlook*
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
311 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

*Marion-Monongalia-*
*Including the cities of Fairmont, Morgantown and Cheat Lake*

Conditions behind the cold front will allow for Lake Effect snow showers
across the area through the day today. Accumulations are expected to be
between 1 and 2 inches. Winds could gust up to 40 mph at times through the
day today and tonight.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions
according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please report snow
accumulations via the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
439 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Canaan Valley, Davis, and Thomas

*...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY*...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulation will be
between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...*Eastern Tucker County*.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could
cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow accumulations via the North Central West Virginia
Skywarn Net or by calling 412-262-1988.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.


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Higher Elevations of Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Parsons, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Terra Alta,

*...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY.*..

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulation between 4 and 10 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

** WHERE...In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Western Tucker Counties.*

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.  Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow accumulations via the North Central West Virginia
Skywarn Net or by calling 412-262-1988/

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.


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Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Preston-
Including the cities of Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, and Coopers Rock
439 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

..*.WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...*

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulation between 2 and 4 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.

** WHERE...Portions of northern West Virginia.*

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow accumulations via the North Central West Virginia
Skywarn Net or by calling 412-262-1988/

Jeff, WB1AAL
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