From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan  1 07:32:52 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2026 07:32:52 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: Skywarn Activiaton for Snowfall Reports
Message-ID: <CAAoba329ZehZJy_vhvvrxSg2EKxbStDM6sV5RYzRKPLFpgFhdg@mail.gmail.com>

Good snowy morning and Happy New Year!

The NWS Pittsburgh contacted me to request our snowfall measurements. They
share our snowfall reports with emergency management offices, first
responders and the media. They also use our reports to check their forecast
accuracy. For us measuring and reporting snowfall represents a public
service that brings credit and recognition to amateur radio.

*In response, we will activate the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net
this morning. *

The Net will receive your reports via the W8MWA two-meter repeater (145.430
MHz, PL 103.5, -600 offset) at any time. However, we will specifically be
asking for reports at the following three times this morning:

   - 08:00 EST
   - 09:00 EST
   - 10:00 EST

You only have to report once. After the 10:00 reports we will secure the NC
WV Skywarn Net and get ready to watch college football!

So grab a ruler, stick it in the snow and let us know what you measure.

73 and thanks,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan  1 12:51:57 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2026 12:51:57 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
	TUCKER & PRESTON
Message-ID: <CAAoba32eqnFD4_N47Ou0PpGrZ3UzUhQ1vm6QBGKo99UpxeSnWw@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1208 PM EST Thu Jan 1 2026


Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Saint George, Hazelton, Thomas, Rowlesburg, Davis,
Terra Alta, Canaan Valley, Parsons, and Hendricks
1208 PM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wintry mix expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and
ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, and Western Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central WV Skywarn
Net, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Sun Jan  4 21:24:18 2026
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 21:24:18 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] MWA this week
Message-ID: <CAEeTWaLmV-AjDGBF4TgiK2V5VxvhYonu=z7Dqzh6pdGgXN7sUw@mail.gmail.com>

On Monday we have our monthly simplex FM net at 8:30 PM, on 146.550 MHz.

This is to be followed by our regular weekly ARES Traffic and Training Net
at 9:00 PM on our club repeater on 146.430 MHz. shift -, PL 105.5 Hz.

Taco Tuesday continues at noon on Tuesday at Los Mariachis Restaurant in
University Town Centre.  Wx this day should be 40s to 50s F.

73,
Jan, KX2A
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From jaseckel at comcast.net  Tue Jan  6 13:15:24 2026
From: jaseckel at comcast.net (Jim Seckel)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 13:15:24 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Christmas parade data request
Message-ID: <84114AA2-DC88-42F8-9224-3A54B86D0A02@comcast.net>

Need the number of radio operators who worked the parade.  Do not need to have the list; just a good estimate is ok as I need to complete my report to the state coordinator.

Thanks and 73,
Jim    KC8YUI

From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan  8 06:11:54 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 06:11:54 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Special Weather Statement ...PATCHY FOG THIS MORNING...
Message-ID: <CAAoba31R=361vyPxw907+ro8CxH-1_d300DQELErSCRMhLqbnA@mail.gmail.com>

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
502 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

Greene-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and
Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Morgantown,Coopers Rock, Kingwood,
Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg,Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint
George, Davis, Thomas,
and Canaan Valley
502 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...PATCHY FOG THIS MORNING...

Patchy fog has developed this morning and has reduced visibility to 1/2
mile or less at times. Motorists are urged to slow down, increase following
distance, and be prepared for changes in visibility along their route.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan  9 15:59:56 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 15:59:56 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] =?utf-8?q?Special_Weather_Statement=E2=80=94GUSTY_WINDS?=
Message-ID: <CAAoba30eQB0LrFjCU=xoUF=tQVye=snWKe3A5WSADpQRgWk-Xw@mail.gmail.com>

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
333 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

Greene-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and
Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood,
Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint
George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
333 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...GUSTY WINDS WITH PASSING COLD FRONT...

Wind gusts between 35 to 45 mph are expected this evening with the passage
of a cold front. Secure any outdoor items that could blow away.

Travel in high profile vehicles may be challenging. In addition, gusty
winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 11 07:56:39 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:56:39 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
Message-ID: <CAAoba33OmyyXUuaoR_aoQVVzJ0K39RvWEVrvjVh3hx-iw=kfDQ@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
114 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Thomas, Terra Alta, Canaan Valley, Hazelton,
Davis, and Rowlesburg
114 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
inches, with localized amounts of 6 inches across the highest terrain
areas of eastern Tucker county. Wind gusts up to 40 mph for most of
the area, with gusts as high as 55 mph across the eastern portion of
Tucker county.

* WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few heavier snow showers or squalls could
also result in reduced visibility this morning, and again this
afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on
stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central WV Skywarn Net,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X at NWSPittsburgh.
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From jaseckel at comcast.net  Mon Jan 12 14:59:36 2026
From: jaseckel at comcast.net (Jim Seckel)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:59:36 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] JAN 12 ARES NCO NEEDED
Message-ID: <D8FD1F60-5535-4065-84FA-31F702655E4C@comcast.net>

?

CQ CQ CQ

Need a net control operator for the 9pm ARES net tonight as neither myself nor Jeff is available.

Please reply asap.

Below is a Net Preamble for the ARES net.  Please let me know the total number of precipitants (including yourself), message(s) passed (if any) and the total of minutes the net was operated sometime after the net.


73 de Jim, KC8YUI





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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 07:08:21 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:08:21 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
Message-ID: <CAAoba32hEvBVZZav27ejh1Bm72eO6dvHReQP0EDmko5DRE=qzg@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1223 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern
Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Rowlesburg, Parsons, Hendricks, Terra Alta,
Champion, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Hazelton, and Saint George
1223 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If
you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs,
sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central WV Skywarn
Net, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X at NWSPittsburgh.

==============================================

Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
1223 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2
and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph across the highest elevations.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If
you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs,
sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central WV Skywarn
Net, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X at NWSPittsburgh.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 07:19:32 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:19:32 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational: Expected Snowfall and Skywarn
Message-ID: <CAAoba33_Uj-AfXNbrd-9Zae6EXf7DdC_XPNriic55f=xhKcREA@mail.gmail.com>

Regarding Snowfall and our Skywarn Net.

The guidance from the NWS Pittsburgh is for us to report snowfall
accumulations of three inches or greater. The current forecast for Marion
and Monongalia counties is for one to two inches by Thursday morning.
The forecast for Preston and Tucker counties is for two to four inches in
that same timeframe.

Given our guidance, unless Preston and Tucker are on the high end there
likely will not be enough snowfall accumulations through Thursday morning
to warrant activating the Skywarn net. Should things change, however, I
will be sure to let you know.

>From the NWS Pittsburgh:

*Rain is expected to changeover to snow late in the afternoon into the
early evening hours. Temperatures are also expected to rapidly cool behind
a cold front. This will pose some travel concerns with the potential for
refreezing water and additional snow during the night.*

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 17:25:20 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:25:20 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Special Weather Statement - ...RAIN CHANGING TO SNOW AND
	FALLING TEMPERATURES
Message-ID: <CAAoba32D66FFZHxoW66wFShfhLKrAF9EHuRoMR+26M+bQ-Fy8Q@mail.gmail.com>

WWUS81 KPBZ 142219
SPSPBZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
519 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

Greene-
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Fairmont, and Morgantown
519 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...RAIN CHANGING TO SNOW AND FALLING TEMPERATURES TO CREATE
SLIPPERY ROADS THIS EVENING...

As a cold front crosses the region this evening, rain is forecast to change
to snow. Up to an inch or so of accumulation is expected through midnight.
Temperatures will fall into the 20s by that time as well. Any untreated
roads, especially those with lingering moisture, may become slick from ice
and accumulating snow. This is especially true for bridges and overpasses.

Use caution when driving later this evening after the changeover to snow.
Plan on extra time to reach your destination. If you encounter icy roads,
slow down and increase the distance between your vehicle and those that
surround yours. Also, be careful walking outdoors tonight as icy patches on
sidewalks and other surfaces are likely.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 16 08:15:19 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:15:19 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE ... WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
Message-ID: <CAAoba30d+wEzgrEWTw4Nnn7m03OgLcoPvZK1Apz-s+=71-g1TA@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
142 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern
Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Terra Alta, Kingwood, Davis, Parsons, Bruceton
Mills, Hazelton, Hendricks, Rowlesburg, Thomas, and Coopers Rock
142 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central WV Skywarn
Net, by posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using
X at NWSPittsburgh.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 17 14:33:31 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:33:31 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Thanks from NWS Pittsburgh
Message-ID: <CAAoba31GnB-u2ZQ049q=KAXR1j4PFi2FORGSMFwxa_JWaR7poQ@mail.gmail.com>

Early this morning the NWS Pittsburgh sent a message asking our Skywarn Net
for snowfall measurements.

You responded via the W8MWA repeater and email. We received snowfall
measurements spanning Marion, Monongalia and Preston Counties. This is good
coverage!

The NWS Pittsburgh is very appreciative of our reports and asked me to pass
their sincere thanks along to you. I am happy to do so!

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Sun Jan 18 17:30:10 2026
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:30:10 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] MWA this seek.
Message-ID: <CAEeTWaLVA=GBNMQ_3agW1Vz5KXiETqyq3MZXsfOEEzH1+HsUeQ@mail.gmail.com>

Tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 18, 8:30 PM, we have our North Central WV 70 cm. net
on 446.5 MHz. simplex.  This is followed at 9:00 PM by our weekly  ARES
Traffic and Training net on the MWA repeater, 145.430 + PL 103.5.

On Tuesday we have our weekly Taco Tuesday lunch at Los Mariachis
Restaurant in University Town Center, at noon.  Fellowship and cheap food.

Also on Tuesday, we have our monthly club meeting at the Red Cross Building
on 1299 Pineview Drive at 7:00 PM.  Use the entrance between the
buildings.  There will be a sign on the door, or you are too early.  We
hope to give volunteer exams for ham radio at 6:00 PM in the same location,
if I can get three examiners for what looks to be a General exam; wish me
luck.  The weather will be very cold.  Put on your  big boy/girl pants and
come anyway.  Perhaps we will get into a heated discussion.

73,
Jan, KX2A, President, MWA
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 19 07:58:04 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:58:04 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY
Message-ID: <CAAoba33mD4E0Q0CA1ZGp=EvnAoK=PeEnQfvoMHyfXCJhQFohBg@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern
Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities Hazelton,Parsons, Davis, Kingwood, Thomas, Terra Alta,
Canaan Valley, BrucetonMills, and Rowlesburg
118 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of  North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 19 08:05:54 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:05:54 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY
Message-ID: <CAAoba32Z7o0nxWz-msXHxEmZhTAEo-gqDOD10wWueoH4yLsOTg@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1153 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Morgantown and Fairmont
1153 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 11 below zero could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can contract
wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

===========================================
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Thomas, Canaan Valley, and Davis
1153 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY
NIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55
mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 20 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday
Night. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs
could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can contact
wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
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From jaseckel at comcast.net  Mon Jan 19 19:08:54 2026
From: jaseckel at comcast.net (Jim Seckel)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:08:54 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] NCO NEEDED
Message-ID: <1A1C134D-1CAA-4651-AF1A-79E9FB00EF7F@comcast.net>

Again I am down and out.  Currently at Encompass for therapy as my quality of life took a nose-dive in quality the last week.  Will know more about the bladder cancer? later.

Wish to thank the people who have stepped-up in the past and will do so again.  Not sure if this is permanent or not, will see what happens over the next month or so.

73 de Jim, KC8YUI

From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 21 11:15:26 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:15:26 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
Message-ID: <CAAoba30UshwA5Xh4gkvcKRf4zczFwRwW=y_hY0-t-4OWy16hzA@mail.gmail.com>

*NOTE: Regarding the possibility of a Winter Storm this weekend, the NWS
Pittsburgh has asked me to participate in a Winter Weather briefing
tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. I will provide updates from that briefing as
appropriate*.

*The Winter Weather Message below is not related to the potential of any
weather this weekend.*

Jeff, WB1AAL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1059 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Davis, Canaan Valley,
Thomas, and Hazelton
1059 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected, with some freezing rain also possible. Total snow
accumulations 2 to 4 inches. A glaze of ice possible. Winds gusting as high
as 45 mph across eastern Tucker county.

* WHERE...InWest Virginia, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road condition can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central West Virginia
Skywarn Net, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using
X at NWSPittsburgh.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 22 07:44:27 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:44:27 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Special Weather Statement...ICY ROADWAY CONDITIONS POSSIBLE
	THIS MORNING...
Message-ID: <CAAoba30XjHLnwj_XNsg5RLNtXx5YOKHUZt1zxx-i3Fm4+uh0=w@mail.gmail.com>

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
533 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

Greene-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and
Northwestern Preston-Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock,
Kingwood,Bruceton Mills, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
533 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...ICY ROADWAY CONDITIONS POSSIBLE THIS MORNING...

Given the recent cold spell, roadway surface temperatures below freezing
will result in patchy black ice despite air temperatures above freezing at
some locations. Hazardous travel conditions will be possible along area
roadways, especially secondary
roadways that may be untreated. Motorists are advised to use caution while
traveling this morning.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 22 09:59:51 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:59:51 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...WINTER STORM WATCH
Message-ID: <CAAoba311ukDVhEJWeeGaJRUHbionawzoifYCyuMEWah888k9=Q@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
941 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Hendricks, Kingwood, Morgantown, Parsons, Coopers
Rock and Bruceton Mills

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate to major impacts to the region are possible later this
weekend with periods of moderate to heavy snow. Accumulations greater than
6 inches are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

=====================================================

Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Thomas, Rowlesburg, Terra Alta, Hazelton and Canaan
Valley
941 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate to major impacts to the region are possible later this
weekend with periods of moderate to heavy snow. Accumulations of greater
than 6 inches are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The  hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 22 14:02:52 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:02:52 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Winter Weather Event Scenarios (Video)
Message-ID: <CAAoba33cMOVa9WvRRHsQap9dy5GUS861yY-xxrAc6wEtEUksrw@mail.gmail.com>

I just finished a briefing from the NWS Pittsburgh regarding our upcoming
weekend Winter Storm. *Due to the importance of this, I am sharing this
message with all the club related lists*. I will also attach a link to a
YouTube video produced by the NWS Pittsburgh.

*If the most likely scenarios do occur, we will activate the North Central
West Virginia Skywarn Net likely on Sunday and/or Monday. We will be asking
for your snowfall measurements. So get those rulers ready!*

For those who want "just the facts" (apologies to Sergeant Friday of
"Dragnet,") here they are:

There are a number of possible scenarios depending on the storm track and
the water in the atmosphere. The two most likely are:

*Scenario  1 (Fluffy, dry all snow)*
By Monday
12"-18" Morgantown and Fairmont
2 feet or more in Preston and Tucker Counties

*Scenario  2 ( Wet dense snow )*
By Monday
6-10" snow in all locations
0.1" freezing rain, ice

Here is the link to the video (it runs under 4 minutes):

https://youtu.be/OLVG0Riu0ws

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 23 06:45:39 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:45:39 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY
Message-ID: <CAAoba31=cqJTteN5vm6HWZ1as9NkK5tDaw=KPqDWr4Oe4oW4yg@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
254 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Morgantown, Fairmont, Coopers Rock, Kingwood and
Bruceton Mills,

254 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.

===================================================
Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Champion, Terra Alta, Thomas, Canaan Valley,
Rowlesburg, and Hazelton
254 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 23 06:55:31 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:55:31 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...WINTER STORM WARNING
Message-ID: <CAAoba31LLCnXVZ72c_reguSbHmrOHWv43VmGC_yVS0EaUQk8tg@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Morgantown and Fairmont
1253 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO NOON EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 14
inches.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should
use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central West Virginia
Skywarn Net, by posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using
X at NWSPittsburgh.

====================================================

Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern
Preston-Western Tucker- Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Thomas, Armagh, Davis,Hendrick, Parsons, Hazelton,
Coopers Rock, Rowlesburg, Terra Alta, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills and Canaan
Valley
1253 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO NOON EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with possible mixed precipitation in the
ridges of WV Sunday morning. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 17
inches. Ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should
use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central West Virginia
Skywarn Net, by posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using
X at NWSPittsburgh.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 23 07:38:31 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:38:31 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: Skywarn and NWS Updated Information Specific to WV
Message-ID: <CAAoba331shRSfbKrdXO0p-HAfEmgjhzXcs4izC8ES_8OWv8XZQ@mail.gmail.com>

Due to its importance and relevance, I am taking the liberty of sending the
following information to all lists.

*After communication with Chris Leonardi of the NWS Pittsburgh. it has been
determined that we will activate the North Central West Virginia Skywarn
Net on Sunday, 25 January 2026. *

*The NWS has emphasized that they will be looking **especially **to amateur
radio for our snowfall amounts...so please measure what you have at your
location and report it to the Net.*

*We will use the model that we have used during other snowfall events--that
is we will check for snowfall reports every hour on the hour*. Therefore
you will not need to be continuously on the repeater. I will provide more
specific timing details as we get closer to Sunday.

Now, specifically for our area, this is the information that I received
from the NWS Pittsburgh. Please note that this is updated information even
from the messages that I sent out earlier this morning:

*Significant winter storm and prolonged cold weather us expected across
West Virginia*


*What We Know:? Precipitation Type: All Snow*





*? Timing:? Flurries starting Saturday evening? Peak accumulation? 1am-7pm
Sunday? Accumulations:? Favoring 8?-15? locally approaching 18?? **Higher
terrain in West Virginia could approach 24".*

*? Snowfall Rates:? Less certain, but 0.5-1?/hr likely with shorter bursts
of 1?to 2?/hr possible*


*What We Don?t Know:? Snow totals have increased, owing to the models
favoring the northern track. Here, it's becoming obvious that the only
aspect we don?t know is who will have 12 inch + totals. Confidence is high
to reach warning totals. *

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 23 21:51:41 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:51:41 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
Message-ID: <CAAoba31xrpgXyL2EZxKj_2R0p5yTO98Dp+taA3Or5XO0D0Z_TQ@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
807 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Morgantown and Fairmont
807 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 9 and 12 inches and ice accumulations of less
than one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Marion and Monongalia Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central WV Skywarn
Net, by posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X
@NWSPittsburgh.

=============================================


Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern
Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Thomas, Canaan Valley, Hendricks, Kingwood, Davis,
Hazelton, Coopers Rock, Terra Alta, Bruceton Mills, Parsons, and Champion
807 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO NOON EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and
sleet accumulations between 9 and 16 inches. Ice accumulations in Preston
and Tucker Counties could accumulate up to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central WV Skywarn
Net, by posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using
X at NWSPittsburgh.
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From radiogirl1952 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 24 00:37:51 2026
From: radiogirl1952 at gmail.com (Mig Crowe)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:37:51 +0000
Subject: [W8MWA] Chas Hamfest Flyer 2026
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 24 15:04:48 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:04:48 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: Requests from WV Homeland Security & NWS Pittsburgh
Message-ID: <CAAoba33ZPD9JBbt_ZqxVqV_gVwqtyE=hjbdQXP8Ze9O24MKrTw@mail.gmail.com>

*Due to the importance of these messages, I am sharing them with both club
lists as well as the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net list. It is
admidly lengthy but still please review it. *

*If the NWS forecast does come true as stated below, we will activate
the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net on the W8MWA repeater (145.430
MHz, -600 offset, PL 103.5 Hz.) Activation will likely be on Sunday evening
and again on Monday morning. Operational details and activation times will
be shared tomorrow via these mailing lists and on the W8MWA repeater. *

The following request was sent directly to Skywarn and to our local ham
clubs from the NWS Pittsburgh. It will be followed by a request from WV
Homeland Security, Emergency Management Division and then the most recent
forecast update from the NWS Pittsburgh.

*Please take a moment to review all the following.*

Jeff, WB1AAL

===========================================

North Central West Virginia Net Spotters,

Please remember to send snowfall reports via the North Central WV Skywarn
Net on *Sunday before you go to bed and again on Monday morning. They will
be critically important to Emergency Management Services and First
Responders.*

weather.gov/pittsburgh/winter has all the details and our weather briefings
are found on the top right of our web page now! weather.gov/pittsburgh

THANK YOU!

NWS Pittsburgh
===========================================
Due to the upcoming winter storm expected to impact the entire state of
West Virginia, the director of the West Virginia Emergency Management
Division has requested the activation of our statewide Radio Amateur Civil
Emergency Service (RACES) program with assistance from the Amateur Radio
Emergency Service (ARES) and Skywarn members. Our State EOC is requesting
assistance in relaying the following information:

   - Critical life threatening emergencies
   - Damage to critical infrastructure such as bridges or
   electrical equipment
   - Hazardous material releases
   - Sudden weather changes such as significant or rapid icing
   - Any emergency where all other communications are unavailable

We thank you for serving the State of West Virginia and assisting us in
providing life saving services and capabilities to its citizens.

Jonathan B Rodriguez

State Planning Officer

WV Department of Homeland Security

Emergency Management Division

==========================================

>From the NWS Pittsburgh:











*At times today we have talked about the possibility of a "wet snow or ice
sandwich". What that means is that the temperatures are expected to be very
low as snow begins bringing a drier fluffy snow at the storm's onset.As we
move into the day Sunday, the temperatures will rise. In areas like the Mon
Valley, Morgantown, Fairmont and the WV ridges, this means a likely
turnover to sleet and freezing rain. The snow will no longer be dry and
fluffy but rather heavy and wet. Both of these factors will increase the
likelihood of power outages, especially in North Central WV. It can also
disrupt and change plowing operations as ice or heavy wet snow settles on
top of a drier snow.The problem becomes more complex on Sunday night into
Monday morning as temperatures fall once again and precipitation turns back
over to snow everywhere. Snow becomes dry and fluffy once again and sits on
top of the heavy wet snow/sleet/ice underneath it.These changes in
precipitation type manifest themselves in lower snow totals and increasing
ice totals across the Mon Valley and the WV ridges.The cutoff between heavy
snow/ice is likely to be VERY THIN and is difficult to place with
confidence at this time. Across this line, snow totals will vary
greatly.This flip/flop back and forth between snow and other precipitation
types will likely complicate both power outages and plowing operations
across North Central WV, especially during the day Sunday. With a wetter
snow and rapidly plummeting temperatures Monday, those that wait to clear
snow until Monday could find the snow acting more like blocks of frozen
cement.*

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 25 06:47:23 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:47:23 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Skywarn Activation
Message-ID: <CAAoba30zdzkk87K9M55xMCRdnEoNgdEs+wahe8nEQ_tw9M9YJg@mail.gmail.com>

*The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net was activated on the W8MWA
repeater  at 06:00 EST. Please call in and share your snowfall
totals.Throughout the morning we will operate on an hourly basis. I will
look for your snowfall reports at the top of every hour. Reports will be
accepted at other times as well.*

Early snowfall reports via the North Central West Virginia Skywarm Net and
the NWS Pittsburgh indicated a general 3" of snowfall generally and in Mon
and Preston Counties. The concern is the warmer air that is already in
southern West Virginia. It arrives later today and will change the snow to
a mixture of rain, sleet and ice.

Widespread power outages, and impacts to travel and infrastructure are
expected due to snow and ice accumulations.  Frigid temperatures and bitter
wind chills that set in behind this storm are expected to linger through
much of the work week. This prolonged period of cold will be especially
impactful for those who find themselves without power in the wake of the
weekend storm.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 25 09:38:37 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:38:37 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Altert: Skywarn Activation & URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
Message-ID: <CAAoba31MzvsQ6Z5ZRKiNE5X1gNXD9TEW4QYiWgprao0mcDjOUA@mail.gmail.com>

*Skywarn has activated on the W8MWA repeater. We and the NWS are looking
for your snowfall reports. Thanks to folks who have already reported!*

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
843 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Morgantown and Fairmont
843 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 9 and 12 inches and ice accumulations of less than
one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Marion and Monongalia Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central WV Skywarn
Net, by posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using
X at NWSPittsburgh.

==============================================
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia
and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Terra Alta, Champion, Bruceton Mills, Parsons,
Coopers Rock, Canaan Valley, Thomas, Davis, Kingwood, Hendricks,
Rowlesburg   and Hazelton,

843 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and ice expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between
9 and 16 inches. Ice accumulations of two tenths of an inch expected in
Preston and Tucker Counties.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme
caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central WV Skywarn
Net, by posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using
X at NWSPittsburgh.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 25 12:02:44 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:02:44 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...EXTREME COLD WATCH
Message-ID: <CAAoba313fdO31Nt3kPH=eN6FXSENpckmY7c1vhPCYEfSGKSMrw@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1157 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Morgantown, Fairmont, Terra Alta, Bruceton Mills,
Parsons, Coopers Rock, Canaan Valley, Kingwood, Davis, Rowlesburg,
Hazelton, and Hendricks
1157 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

  IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip
slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 25 16:53:58 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:53:58 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational: Skywarn This Evening
Message-ID: <CAAoba30KFzjwxMCbPsvGb7c0Ktx_c+Wgb8vCoHzL-epLWTUC2A@mail.gmail.com>

You have exceeded expectations! Well done!

As of 16:00 EST we have received 26 individual check-ins and reports to the
North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net. (Counting only one per station no
matter how many times reports were given!)

The plan for the rest of the evening is to request weather updates and snow
reports on the W8MWA repeater at 18:00 (6 PM) and again at 20:00 (8 PM,)
After that, we will likely secure the NC WV Skywarn Net for the evening
provided that circumstance allow.

We will reactivate the Net at 07:00 Monday morning again doing this on an
hourly basis probably wrapping up at 10:09 EST or before.

Again your reports, especiallly with this storm, have been appreciated and
welcomed by the NWS and WV Emergency Management.

73 and thanks,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 25 21:36:05 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:36:05 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational: Appreciation Message
Message-ID: <CAAoba30PH_Y5qzN2nK-H_wbfbXX37ZL8nfWbWE4eSGOwQWOVOw@mail.gmail.com>

>From the NWS Pittsburgh:

*Get some rest, North Central WV Skywarn folks! Your help was greatly
appreciated today with your reports: each and every one of you!*

*Thank you for being a part of this historic storm and for being with us
every step of the way.*

*Colton Milcarek, Meteorologist, NWS Pittsburgh  *
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 07:28:45 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:28:45 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Morning Skywarn Activation and Extreme Cold
	Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba31bNvsMbPo0LFHW+GeZ2ir7M-dOv2y2HajTEkzoBupCqA@mail.gmail.com>

Let me start by quoting Jeff Craven of the NWS - Pittsburgh. He said: "*Morning
everyone.   Quite a storm!*"

It was indeed! And thanks again to everyone who participated in the Skywarn
Net yesterday. Again, we had a record number (28) of individual check-ins
yesterday on our net. Well done!

*We received additional snowfall overnight, so we activated the **North
Central West Virginia Skywarn Net** in Standby Mode **this morning **at
07:00 EST. It is running on the W8MWA two meter repeater (145.430 MHz, PL
103.5, -600 offset.)  **We are taking your updated or new snowfall and
weather and road condition reports at the following times this morning:*

*08:00 EST*
*09:00 EST*
*10:00 EST *

After the 10:00 EST reports we will likely secure the net.

As for our weather today, the cold temperatures are expected to remain over
North Central West Virginia through at least the beginning of February.

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for Monday night into Tuesday
morning. Wind chills are expected to reach -25 degrees in some spots. In
addition, snow squalls will be possible Monday afternoon.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 17:28:20 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:28:20 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...EXTREME COLD WARNING
Message-ID: <CAAoba32Gp+1BiM_c8Y71-UZnBcoXCzbYmqAXFc4ZYwzdxVh3xA@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
419 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of  Morgantown, Fairmont, Hendricks, Rowlesburg,
Thomas, Coopers Rock, Terra Alta, Hazelton, Bruceton Mills, Parsons,
Kingwood, Canaan Valley and Davis
419 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended
period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minimum wind chill values in the higher elevations
of WV could reach as low as 30 below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip
slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 28 07:14:35 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:14:35 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY
Message-ID: <CAAoba335tCFcSMPQdk77y7EW0i7wqLS1LW8PuREvFv8YRMCQpw@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1134 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Morgantown, Fairmont, Rowlesburg, Terra Alta,
Hazelton, Kingwood, Coopers Rock, Hendricks, Parsons and Bruceton Mills

1134 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero could result
in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. An extended
period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.

================================================

Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, and Thomas
1134 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. The
coldest wind chills are expected Wednesday and Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended
period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 29 09:40:06 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:40:06 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Emergency officials use ham radio operators during winter
	storms
Message-ID: <CAAoba33Ku-joSmJ9wfGaDqVTa0i7LohNbjNj3XyD4ZpD-FUsLw@mail.gmail.com>

WSAZ (Charleston-Huntington) ran this report during their evening news
yesterday. It's a really good promotion for amateur radio's value during
Winter Weather conditions.

Here is the link:

https://youtu.be/j6wmdlujWGM?si=4b3DuSEQG_QHCZnn

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 30 07:36:38 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:36:38 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY
Message-ID: <CAAoba30G6ed1T-MqoTm9poJ4QFvuLQaKDLLPBTdU-67fDtvhGQ@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1128 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Coopers Rock, Morgantown, Parsons, Kingwood,
Fairmont, Bruceton Mills and Hendricks
1128 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as
20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured
water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.

=============================================

Eastern Preston-
Including the cities of Rowlesburg, Hazelton and Terra Alta
1128 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low
as 5 to 15 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central  West Virginia.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Friday. For
the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Friday to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as
20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured
water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.

=============================================

Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Thomas, Davis, and Canaan Valley
1128 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 20 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 20 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Friday. For
the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Friday to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as
20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured
water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.
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