Winter Storm Warning

Headline

.Low pressure near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, will strengthen into a major winter storm as in moves north along the East Coast.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1000 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 .Low pressure near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, will strengthen into a major winter storm as in moves north along the East Coast. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT MAINLY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow mainly for elevations above 3500 Feet. Total snow Total accumulations ranging from up to 3 inches in the lower elevations, to 5 to 12 inches above 3500 feet, especially in places like Beech Mountain, Mount Rogers and Flattop Mountain. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson and Smyth Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * 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. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures falling into the teens tonight, combined with the wind, will result in wind chills near zero late tonight and Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.