... Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 9 am EST Sunday...
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 4 am EST Sunday...
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snowfall... which is in effect until 4 am EST
Sunday. A Wind Chill Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Chill
Advisory is in effect until 9 am EST Sunday.
* Event... much colder temperatures and breezy northwest winds will
combine to produce wind chills of minus 5 to minus 10 degrees
overnight. Additionally... Wise County will continue to see new
snowfall... mainly over higher elevations. Additional snowfall of
1 to 2 inches is possible.
* Timing... accumulating snow showers will linger into the overnight
hours through 4 am EST... especially in areas where upslope brisk
northwest winds occur. Dangerous wind chills will occur overnight
through 9 am EST Sunday morning.
* Wind chill values... minus 5 to minus 10 degrees.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow are
expected or occurring... but accumulations are expected to be
light. Driving and walking may be difficult on untreated roadways
and sidewalks. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. If you must travel... slow down and allow extra time
to reach your destination.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and strong winds will
combine to generate very low wind chills. These conditions can
result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia or even death if
precautions are not taken. Those venturing outdoors should dress
warmly... making sure all exposed skin is covered.
Wise, VA
Current Conditions
14 °F
Light Snow
Updated — 11:55 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Local Radar
-
Wise
14 °F - Light Snow
-
Abingdon
17 °F - Overcast -
Tri-Cities
18 °F - Overcast
-
Jonesville
19 °F - Light Snow
Forecast for Wise (24293)
Sunday
 Partly Cloudy
H 27° / L 14°
|
Monday
Partly Cloudy
H 40° / L 29°
|
Tuesday
 Chance of Snow
H 41° / L 32°
|
Wednesday
Chance of Snow
H 47° / L 34°
|
Thursday
 Chance of Rain
H 50° / L 36°
|
Mostly clear. Lows around 17. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
SundaySunny. Highs in the mid to upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Light winds.
Monday NightMostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the evening...then a chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Light winds. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow. Highs in the lower 40s.
Tuesday NightMostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and snow. Lows in the lower 30s.
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Wednesday NightMostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
Thursday NightMostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Statement as of 7:25 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Wind Chill Advisory, Winter Weather Advisory
