Winter Weather Advisory 1/18

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of a dusting to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina and into the New River Valley of Virginia.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to midnight EST Friday night.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wind chills below zero are expected through Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts…ice accumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov…through Facebook or Twitter…or by calling 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.