Winter Weather Travel Update

Travelers on Interstates 81 in Southwest Virginia and 77 north and south of Wytheville will enter Winter Storm Warning areas. On Interstate 77 from mile marker 24.1 to mile marker 0 high winds are adding to potential delays.

On Interstate 64 in Alleghany County motorists will be under a Wind Advisory and can expect spotty snowfall. Upon entering West Virginia a Winter Storm Warning is in effect and snowfall is expected across most of the state.

A Wind Advisory is also in effect for Bath County where light snowfall is also anticipated.

Western Highland County is under a Winter Storm Warning and Wind Chill Advisory. Significant amounts of accumulation are projected which may impact travel on Route 220 north of Monterey.

Winter Storm Update

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Augusta, Highland, Rockingham and Shenandoah Counties effective Wednesday evening. Accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are likely above 1500 feet in elevation.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Bath County in Virginia and Greenbrier County in West Virginia effective Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. Accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are likely above 2500 feet in elevation.

Forecasts for areas including Nelson County to the south, Winchester to the north, Culpeper to the east and along the Blue Ridge can expect anywhere from a half inch up to four inches of accumulation.

As excessive rainfall will proceed the forecast drop in temperatures to below freezing Wednesday night areas of black ice should be anticipated. Road conditions may deteriorate quickly during the overnight period.

Projected precipitation models (non-NWS) are indicating approximately an inch of snow for Roanoke, Lynchburg, Covington and Charlottesville. Lexington, Buena Vista and Waynesboro  may receive one to three inches. Staunton and Harrisonburg are projected to receive three to four inches. While Highland County may receive as much as 8 inches of snow.

Weather updates, traffic updates and closings and delays (if applicable) can be heard on Classic 96.7 3WZ, on streaming audio at 3wzfm.com and on 1450 WREL.

Are You Ready For Winter?

 The National Weather Service indicates that Wednesday night rain may change over to snow and that for elevations above 3000 feet there could be as much as 5 inches of accumulation.

It's a great time to check snow shovels, ice melt/salt, flashlights and battery powered radios among other items for your home in order to be prepared. Don't forget about your vehicle. Go here for great suggestions and guidance on how to prepare for Winter.

Traffic Update (11/30/11)

BEDFORD COUNTY Rt. 691- Quarles Rd and  Rt. 619 - Foster Rd - impassable because of Flood


ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY Rt. 751 - High Water Ln - passable with care because of Flood


VDOT indicates that Northbound I-77 may have minor icy patches and snow and advises caution.


The National Weather Service indicates that travelers can anticipate minor snow on southbound I-81 near Wytheville and Marion, also westbound I-64 near Lewisburg, WV today. Up to a half inch of snow is expected in  western Highland County as well.

Winter Weather Advisory

The NWS Blacksburg office has a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Alleghany, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd and Roanoke Counties from 10:00 pm until 11:00 am Saturday.

The storm will initially produce rain and sleet before transitioning to snow and sleet primarily at elevations above 2500 feet. Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches is possible along with wind gusts up to 30 mph.

Travel will be dangerous.

Winter Storm Warning Update

The NWS Blacksburg office has updated their Forecast Area for a Winter Storm Warning. The Warning is in effect from 10:00 pm until 11:00 am Saturday.

The Warning includes Amherst, Bath and Rockbridge Counties in Virginia and Greenbrier County in West Virginia.

This Warning primarily applies to locations above 2500 feet and includes significant snow and sleet with accumulations from 4 to 6 inches. Precipitation will begin as snow and sleet this evening and transition to snow. Winds gusting up to 30 mph are possible.

Travel will be dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Snowy Weekend For Park

The Shenandoah National Park and portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway will experience an early and significant snowfall beginning this afternoon.

For more details visit http://www.nps.gov/shen/weather-alert.htm.

First Major Snow Fall?

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch extending from Botetourt and Bedford Counties to the south through northern Virginia. The watch does not include the Cities of Roanoke or Lynchburg.

Some forecasters outside of the NWS are projecting a slightly different model for snow fall in the region as indicated at WXCASTER.COM.