Troutdale, Virginia

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST
Thursday...

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST
Thursday.

* Mainly light snow is expected overnight.

* Up to 2 inches of snow is expected into tonight.
Some of the advisory may need to be upgraded to a Winter Storm
Warning for upslope snow showers that will develop Wednesday
lasting into Thursday morning. Several inches of snow may
accumulate along the highest elevations.

* Strong gusty winds later tonight will also produce blowing
snow and wind chills around zero... especially at higher
elevations.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.

... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 1 PM EST Thursday...

A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 1 PM EST Thursday.

* Sustained northwest winds will increase to between 25 and 40 mph
late tonight with gusts from 60 to 70 mph especially across the
highest ridges. Strong winds will remain through Wednesday
night.

* Winds of this strength alone can knock down trees. However snow
accumulating on trees through Wednesday night will make this
occurrence even more likely. Also... these winds can down power
lines and damage structures.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause sporadic power outages... fallen
trees... minor property damage... and dangerous driving conditions
for high profile vehicles. Residents should move unfastened
items... such as garbage cans and deck furniture... indoors.

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 6
hours for the winter weather that has been affecting our region.
Appreciation is extended to Highway departments... cooperative
observers... Skywarn spotters and media for these reports. This
summary is also available on our home Page at weather.Gov/Blacksburg

********************storm total snowfall********************

Location storm total time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     (inches) measurement


Virginia

... City of Roanoke...
   Roanoke 2.0 500 PM 2/9 wdbj7

... Giles County...
   Maybrook 4.0 700 PM 2/9

... Montgomery County...
   Blacksburg 3.4 815 PM 2/9 NWS Blacksburg
   pilot 2.9 700 PM 2/9 snow and sleet

... Pulaski County...
   Fairlawn 3.5 700 PM 2/9
   Snowville 2.5 814 PM 2/9

West Virginia

... Mercer County...
   Athens 3.0 230 PM 2/9