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