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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
313 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-508-272015-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
313 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Extreme Cold Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

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

   Extreme Cold Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
636 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-018>020-WVZ043-044-507-508-271200-
/O.CON.KRNK.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260127T1700Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Hot Springs, Union, Independence, Boone,
New Castle, Hix, Volney, Troutdale, West Jefferson, Rainelle,
Quinwood, Covington, White Sulphur Springs, Duo, Hinton,
Lewisburg, Whitetop, Alderson, and Clifton Forge
636 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
  Craig, Grayson, Alleghany VA, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia,
  Eastern Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use
  extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has not allowed
  for ice to melt off of untreated roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must go outside, dress in layers including a hat, face mask,
and gloves, and slow down if driving.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
428 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>016-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-270730-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-
Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell,
Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,
Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax,
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield,
Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs,
Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
428 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...Light snow accumulations taper off tonight...

Snow showers will continue to bring light snow accumulations of
up to a half inch to an inch or so to the western mountains of
North Carolina and Virginia, as well as the Greenbrier Valley in
West Virginia this evening. Areas that are directly on the upslope
side of the mountains may see slightly higher values than the 1
inch mentioned above.

Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads, particularly on
bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your
destination.

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