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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
142 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

NCZ001-018-VAZ009-015-230645-
Ashe-Watauga-Smyth-Grayson-
142 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT
MAINLY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3500 FEET...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina and
southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are requested to report accumulations of any snow,
as well as any damage observed in their area.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
151 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

.Low pressure will pass over the region today with rain
changing to snow across the higher elevations.  Arrival of colder
air Sunday along with the development of a strong winter storm along
the Mid-Atlantic coast will result in an extended period of snow
showers and blustery winds across the mountains Sunday night through
Monday night.

NCZ001-018-VAZ009-015-221500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0500Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Smyth-Grayson-
Including the cities of Independence, Marion, Troutdale, Boone,
West Jefferson, Volney, and Whitetop
151 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY
NIGHT MAINLY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow mainly for elevations above 3500 Feet. Total
  snow Total accumulations ranging from up to 3 inches in the lower
  elevations, to 5 to 12 inches above 3500 feet, especially in
  places like Beech Mountain, Mount Rogers and Flattop Mountain.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
  Grayson and Smyth Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
  mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very
  difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
  morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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