Winter Storm Warning Issued for Tazewell and Mercer Counties; Up to 5 Inches of Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Tazewell County, VA, and Mercer County, WV, as heavy snow and dangerous wind chills are forecast through early Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, VA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of the mid-Atlantic mountains. A low-pressure system passing over the region will cause rain to transition to snow across higher elevations, followed by an extended period of snowfall as a strong winter storm develops along the coast.
Affected Areas
The warning is in effect for the following geographic regions:
- Virginia: Tazewell County
- West Virginia: Mercer County
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 3 and 5 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts could reach as high as 35 mph.
- Temperature: Temperatures are forecast to drop into the teens on Sunday night, with wind chill values reaching the single digits.
- Impacts: Expect slippery road conditions. These hazardous conditions are likely to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 1:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22, through 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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