Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central and Southern West Virginia Through Tuesday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern West Virginia. The alert is classified as a severe threat with likely certainty, effective from early Sunday morning through early Tuesday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions and counties in West Virginia:

• Kanawha
• Roane
• Calhoun
• Logan
• Boone
• Gilmer
• Harrison
• Wyoming
• Southeast Pocahontas

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to stay indoors until weather conditions improve. If you must venture outside, dress in several layers of clothing, which provides better insulation than a single heavy coat.

Officials recommend delaying all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and prepare for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between your vehicle and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Ensure your vehicle is winterized and in good working order before departing.

Expected Conditions

• Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 4 and 5 inches.
• Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph.
• Travel Impacts: Roads, bridges, and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult, and hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, until 1:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24.