Wednesday, February 02, 2005

02/02 Southwestern Virginia Snow Alert!

Southwestern Virginia Snow Alert!

Between Tonight and Friday Morning, as Much as 8” of snow could fall in the Higher elevations of Southwestern Virginia. Areas specifically west of Lynchburg to Martinsville and east of Bristol and Bluefield. Even at lower elevations as much as 3-6” of snow is possible.

There is also the possibility of mixed rain and snow and some sleet as far north as a Harrisonburg to Frederickburg to Salisbury. Areas south of this line will have periods of Rain and snow mixed (especially at night). Southern Virginia, especially areas close to the above mentioned area of Southwestern Virginia, could see some light accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

This situation could change and move precipitation more northward or even southward. Models continue to track the systems poorly. Also, cold air is not in great abundance, so whereas the higher elevations of Southwestern Virginia seem Likely to get good snows, lower elevations could mix and be primarily rain at times. This scenario is not easy to predict.
All for now!

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