Mason, WV Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Mason.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 2:43PM EST until November 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations 1 to 5 inches with higher amounts around 7 inches at the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 21 at 2:43PM EST until November 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts around 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Wind Advisory issued November 21 at 2:42PM EST until November 23 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Eastern Highland and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued November 21 at 2:32PM EST until November 23 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Limbs and trees weakened or partially downed from the remnants of Hurricane Helene will be more susceptible being brought down by these winds.

Special Weather Statement issued November 21 at 2:26PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 224 PM EST, an area of snow showers was located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Richwood to near Quinwood to near Piney View. Movement was east at 35 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this area of heavy snow. Locations impacted include... Rainelle... Rupert... Quinwood... Renick... Falling Spring... Beartown State Park... and Trout. Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half a mile in this area of snow showers. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 1:59PM EST until November 22 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Taylor, Boone, Logan, and Mingo Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 1:59PM EST until November 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 21 at 1:59PM EST until November 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Southeast Fayette, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 21 at 1:59PM EST until November 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Wind Advisory issued November 21 at 1:47PM EST until November 23 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 46 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 1:32PM EST until November 22 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Marion and Monongalia Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much of the accumulation will be on grassy surfaces but roads could become snow covered tonight and Friday morning.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 21 at 1:32PM EST until November 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. * WHERE...Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 21 at 1:32PM EST until November 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Snow becoming heavy late tonight and early Friday with accumulations between 6 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Preston, and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1.5" per hour Friday morning.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 21 at 1:32PM EST until November 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Snow becoming heavy late tonight and Friday with accumulations between 11 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * 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 to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1.5" per hour Friday morning into the afternoon hours.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 12:09PM EST until November 21 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches along western facing slopes above 2500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches elsewhere. Winds may gust as high as 40 mph Friday afternoon into Friday night. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 21 at 12:09PM EST until November 23 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with locally 1 to 2 feet along the ridgetops. Winds may gust as high as 50 mph Friday afternoon into Friday night. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Saturday. Bursts of moderate to heavy snow will impact this evenings commute while temperatures fall well below freezing. The most widespread and heaviest snow will be late Friday morning through Friday evening with peak snowfall rates around 1 to 2 inches per hour. The strong winds will coincide with the heavy snow, making the Friday evening commute very dangerous due to snow covered surfaces and visibility below 1/4 mile at times. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bursts of moderate to heavy snow will impact this evenings commute while temperatures fall well below freezing. The most widespread and heaviest snow will be late Friday morning through Friday evening with peak snowfall rates around 1 to 2 inches per hour. The strong winds will coincide with the heavy snow, making the Friday evening commute dangerous.