Alertes en vigueurElk Creek, VA

What: Heavy snow mainly for elevations above 3500 Feet. Additional snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 2 inches in the lower elevations, to up to 6 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 tonight.
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. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Additional Details: Temperatures falling into the teens this morning, combined with the wind, will result in wind chills near zero.

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.