Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Roanoke, VA ∙ Lynchburg, VA ∙ Ceres, VA ∙ Parrott, VA ∙ Boones Mill, VA ∙ Troutville, VA ∙ Fairfield, VA ∙ Mountain Road, VA ∙ Brush Fork, WV ∙ Beech Mountain, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 359 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 9 inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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