Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 12:14PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:14am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches
above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
Grayson County.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Strong winds
could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rapidly falling temperatures are expected
this afternoon with rain showers changing to snow. Snow is
expected to accumulate across the higher elevations this evening.
Instruction:
Once it starts snowing, please slow down and use caution while
traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Ashe; Watauga; Grayson
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA