Winter Storm Warning Issued for Tazewell, Mercer, and Summers Counties Through Tuesday Morning
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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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A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and dangerous wind chills to parts of Virginia and West Virginia, with accumulations up to 7 inches through early Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Virginia and 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 Virginia and West Virginia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, VA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. This alert is triggered by a low-pressure system near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, which is expected to strengthen into a major winter storm as it moves north along the East Coast.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under the warning:
- Virginia: Tazewell County
- West Virginia: Mercer and Summers Counties
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be very difficult. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 511 within their respective states.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 2 and 7 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 35 mph, which may lead to areas of blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility.
- Temperature and Wind Chill: Temperatures will fall into the teens tonight. When combined with the wind, wind chill values are expected to drop near zero late tonight and throughout Monday.
- Commute Impacts: The hazardous conditions are likely to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect and will remain active until 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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