Winter Weather Advisory until 9 am

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING…

* WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of a tenth to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE…Pulaski, Carroll, Floyd, Montgomery and Roanoke Counties.

* WHEN…Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow…sleet…or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities…and use caution while driving.

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at…1…866…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

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