Winter Storm Warning Issued for Portions of Central, Northern, and Southern West Virginia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central, northern, and southern West Virginia. The alert (NWS code WSWRLX) indicates that heavy snow is likely and hazardous conditions are expected to develop across the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following West Virginia counties:

• Jackson
• Lincoln
• Putnam
• Wirt
• Ritchie
• Doddridge
• Mingo
• McDowell

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution, leave plenty of room between vehicles, and avoid sudden braking or acceleration. Travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency.

If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers of clothing to retain body heat and cover exposed skin to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1 or access your state’s online traffic and roadway portal.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast for the affected areas, with total snow accumulations expected to be between 2 and 4 inches. Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, are likely to become slick and hazardous. These conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 1:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22. The alert is currently set to expire at 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.