URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-

Including the cities of Kingwood, New Martinsville, Morgantown, Bruceton Mills, Fairmont, and Coopers Rock

713 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches and ice accumulations less than one-tenth inch.

* WHERE...Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, and Wetzel Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There are two realistic outcomes from this winter event. One features colder air for the duration, with a band of heavy snow (6 to 9 inches) for northern West Virginia which does not mix with other precipitation types.  The second features a temporary transition from snow to sleet and freezing rain Monday morning before turning back to snow by Monday afternoon (totals by Monday evening of 5 to 7 inches and a bit of ice accumulation). Either outcome will produce hazardous impacts in North Central West Virginia. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

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Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-

Including the cities of Hazelton, Saint George, Thomas, TerraAlta, Canaan Valley, Parsons, Rowlesburg, Davis, and Hendricks

713 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 11 inches (higher in the ridges) and ice accumulations less than one-tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There are two realistic outcomes from this winter event. One features colder air for the duration, with a band of heavy snow (8 to 14 inches) for the ridges of West Virginia which does not mix with other precipitation types.  The second features a temporary transition from snow to sleet and freezing rain Monday morning before turning back to snow by Monday afternoon (totals by Monday evening of 6 to 8 inches and a bit of ice accumulation). Either outcome will produce hazardous impacts in the region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is 

winterized and in good working order.