The NWS Pittsburgh has issued a series of Winter Weather Advisories and Warning for North Central West Virginia. Please review the following to see the impact expected in particular areas.
Note: This applies mostly to Preston and Tucker Counties. Lower elevation areas such as Fairmont, Morgantown and Cheat Lake are not currently included in these Winter Weather Advisories and Watches.
See the attached graphics.
Jeff, WB1AAL
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, and Thomas
418 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report snow accumulations by NC WV SKYWARN or by calling 412-262-1988
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Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Parsons
418 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Western Tucker Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report snow accumulations by NC WV SKYWARN or by calling 412-262-1988
Higher Elevations of Preston-
Including the cities of Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills
418 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Higher Elevations of West Virginia, Preston County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report snow accumulations by NC WV SKYWARN or by calling 412-262-1988
Including Coopers Rock
418 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In West Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report snow accumulations by NC WV SKYWARN or by calling 412-262-1988
