The latest predictions on weekend weather have a storm rolling in tonight, with snow beginning in the Beckley area at daybreak Sunday morning.
The snow showers will likely continue throughout the day and into the evening, with an estimated accumulation of 4 to 8 inches.
More snow may accumulate on the higher elevations.
A winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
Power companies are bracing for possible power outages due to wet, heavy snow. Appalachian Power plans to bring in workers from Virginia and Tennessee this evening to assist with any outages.
Today, on the other hand, should be quite pleasant, says a spokesperson at the National Weather Service. Predictions call for partly sunny skies, at least in the morning, with highs in the mid-50s.
Skies will cloud over this evening, with a chance of rain.
A cold front is predicted to roll in from eastern Kentucky and southwest Virginia tonight, moving northeast into the eastern mountains of West Virginia on Sunday.
Monday, the temperatures should rise above freezing and then hover in the upper 30s.
Fearing snow, Shady Spring High School has already canceled its weekend fundraiser. The event is rescheduled for March 25 at Padrino’s in Beaver.
Keep up to date on the latest predictions at www.weather.gov/rlx. Road conditions are available at www.transportation.wv.gov or 1-888-WVA-ROADS.
— E-mail: cmoore@register-herald.com
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Bo Nickell, of Appalachian Power, works with his crew on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley Friday afternoon. The team was installing reclosers prior to an upcoming weekend snowstorm. Early weather models call for between 4 and 8 inches of snow Sunday with more in the higher elevations. Appalachian Power says major power outages are possible since the snow is predicted to be wet and heavy. The company plans to bring in workers from Virginia and Tennessee this evening to assist with any outage. Chris Tilley
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