Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Roanoke, VA ∙ Lynchburg, VA ∙ New Castle, VA ∙ Clifford, VA ∙ Drakes Branch, VA ∙ Deep Gap, NC ∙ Jonesville, NC ∙ Brush Fork, WV ∙ Eden, NC ∙ Trout Dale, VA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 237 AM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible with the highest amounts south of Route 460. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia, and Mercer County in southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult during Friday and the upcoming weekend due to the snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds during Saturday night into Sunday may cause blowing and drifting snow, which could cause poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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