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WEEKEND AHEAD: Flooding remains top concern despite seeing some improvements. Drier air Saturday night will help, but we...
02/14/2025

WEEKEND AHEAD: Flooding remains top concern despite seeing some improvements. Drier air Saturday night will help, but we'll still see several hours of rain with 1-2 inches by Sunday morning.

⚠️Other risks this weekend include⚠️
⚠️Strong winds leading to power outages / downed trees
⚠️Mud slides / rock slides
⚠️Thunderstorms with localized downpours
⚠️Sunday 5am we're at 50 degrees, Sunday 5pm we're below freezing
⚠️ Flash freezing of roads Sunday night
⚠️1-3 inches of snow by Monday AM
⚠️Below zero wind chills Monday

If you have been wondering why we're struggling to get all of this information out at once, this is why. Luckily we have unlimited room on our website to include everything in one place: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/busy-valentines-weekend-flooding-top-concern-strong-wind-t-storms-and-snow-too

WATER CHECK: While we haven't seen rain we are still dealing with an impressive snow pack across the region. As we warm ...
02/14/2025

WATER CHECK: While we haven't seen rain we are still dealing with an impressive snow pack across the region. As we warm up each day, snow continues to melt and that water works towards our creeks and streams. We've seen these rise and fall as a result. Dry Fork & the Clinch River rose yesterday to action stage then fell again last night. Bluestone at Spanishburg, a known problem area, is following that pattern nearing minor flood stage yesterday but falling this morning. So as we warm up again today, keep a close eye on those smaller waterways, ditches, culverts, and mountain runoff places as they struggle under all this snowmelt.

Our larger rivers like the New River, the Greenbrier River, the Kanawha River have done the same but not as drastically so, today at least, no issue is expected from them. That, of course, changes this weekend. www.wvnstv.com/weather

GOOD MORNING: Happy Valentine's Day! It's a cold morning with colder wind chills and a few flurries. Not a huge warm up...
02/14/2025

GOOD MORNING: Happy Valentine's Day! It's a cold morning with colder wind chills and a few flurries. Not a huge warm up expected as temps struggle into the mid and upper 30s this afternoon. It is warm enough to melt away the snowmelt icy spots on the roads for this afternoon. The good news is we won't see any rain today to continue to help give us some breathing room for the flood concerns this weekend.

Find the latest on your forecast www.wvnstv.com/weather

WEEKEND OUTLOOK: Our first round of rain will arrive on Saturday morning thanks to a warm front. Temps will be cold enou...
02/14/2025

WEEKEND OUTLOOK: Our first round of rain will arrive on Saturday morning thanks to a warm front. Temps will be cold enough to see instances of freezing rain, especially across the eastern mountains. As temps warm up, steady to heavy rain along the front will be a good bet into the afternoon. Our second round of rain will arrive on Sunday as a cold front moves through.

Our upcoming rain, combined with our additional snow melt that we will see, will keep the threat for flooding high this weekend. This doesn't discount our gusty winds Saturday and Sunday, which poses a concern to fallen trees and power issues with our already saturated grounds. Be prepared, plan, and please stay this weekend. Your latest forecast for this weekend can be found here: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/lingering-upslope-snow-cold-overnight-heavy-rainfall-this-weekend-keeps-flood-threat-high/

CHILLY START: If you are heading out the door to either go to school or work, a jacket would certainly help! Temps will ...
02/14/2025

CHILLY START: If you are heading out the door to either go to school or work, a jacket would certainly help! Temps will be down in the teens in the lowlands with wind chills in just the single digits. The high country in the eastern mountains will feel like they are in the negatives!

Any snow melt from today will refreeze on the roads, causing issues with black ice on any untreated roads. Road temps will warm up above freezing for the lowlands by 9/10 AM with the high country taking a little longer closer to Noon. We will enjoy a dry Valentine's Day before heavy rain arrives this weekend. We have the latest here: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/lingering-upslope-snow-cold-overnight-heavy-rainfall-this-weekend-keeps-flood-threat-high/

EVENING PLANS: Prepare for temps to tumble tonight as colder air rushes in - overnight lows for the lowlands will be in ...
02/13/2025

EVENING PLANS: Prepare for temps to tumble tonight as colder air rushes in - overnight lows for the lowlands will be in the teens with the high country in the eastern mountains down in the single digits. If you count in the winds, wind chills will be down in the negatives for the high country.

Upslope snow showers will persist across the eastern mountains but it won't amount to much - a trace to an inch at best. With roads temps also plummeting, watch for black ice tonight from any snow that melted this afternoon. We have more on your forecast here: www.wvnstv.com/weather

FIRST LOOK (long post): As we get closer to Saturday & Sunday, forecast data become more available and finer tuned. Thi...
02/13/2025

FIRST LOOK (long post): As we get closer to Saturday & Sunday, forecast data become more available and finer tuned. This is to say, each day closer to the weekend, we get a clearer picture of the issues we'll have this weekend into Monday. As such, numbers will likely update. The overall message does not change. A lot of water is coming our way and flood risks still remain high. Plan now for flooding this weekend.

First forecast call for The Greenbrier River at Alderson shows a crest of 15.5 feet early Monday morning. The National Weather Service, unfortunately, does not have forecast capability for all rivers, with Alderson being one of the few on the Greenbrier that does.

This isn't set in stone but it gives an idea of what to expect. Do not rely on this information for final decisions on what to do, only use it as a guide. Remember, last Friday's flooding issues that shut down Route 3 and county route 12/3 in this area had the Greenbrier at Alderson cresting at 13 feet and it crested over 15 feet. River forecasts are guides, not gospels.

Rainfall rates with todays model runs have lowered slightly as our warm front drifts north but placement is going to be key.
Remember, we still have A LOT of snow on the ground which will impact actual rainfall totals too.

That being said, it's a nice improvement but not nearly enough to end our flood threat. If the Greenbrier is one river of concern already, imagine what the smaller creeks and streams will look like. All areas should be concerned with flooding this weekend and special care taken. Stay with the latest on the forecast, as always, with us: www.wvnstv.com/weather

RIVER UPDATE: Rain from yesterday and continued snowmelt will filter towards the creeks & streams today. They filter int...
02/13/2025

RIVER UPDATE: Rain from yesterday and continued snowmelt will filter towards the creeks & streams today. They filter into the rivers eventually. For now, the Dry Fork at Bradshaw and the Clinch River near Richlands has reached "Action Stage". A point at which the river rises to it's banks but has not reached flood stage. Flood stages are "minor", "moderate", or "major" where flooding is expected to be occurring is already is.

The Clinch River and Dry Fork are rising, but slowly. Without the rain today or tomorrow, we'll see these location run high, but steady once they crest this afternoon. www.wvnstv.com/weather

WINDY: With our cold front moving across the region, colder air is waiting to rush in. Winds are picking up 15-20mph wi...
02/13/2025

WINDY: With our cold front moving across the region, colder air is waiting to rush in. Winds are picking up 15-20mph with gusts as high as 30mph at times. For the ridgelines, 30-40mph winds gusts are possible at times. Northwestern Pocahontas County with wind advisories beginning at 11am, 35-50mph gusts are possible.

All this wind will drop temps like a rock throughout the day with wind chills falling even faster. We'll feel like we're in the 20s by mid-afternoon! www.wvnstv.com/weather

GOOD MORNING: Some small improvements for Thursday as our Winter Storm Warnings expire early. Still a few rain showers ...
02/13/2025

GOOD MORNING: Some small improvements for Thursday as our Winter Storm Warnings expire early. Still a few rain showers this morning as a cold front works through. Wind will be elevated 15-20mph with gusts pushing 30mph at times. And we'll be getting colder as the day goes. Morning temps in the 40s with afternoon temps in the mid 30s. We'll be in the teens tonight.

The big headline is the weekend flooding but before we get there, use the "quiet-er time" today and tomorrow to prepare. Find the latest details: www.wvnstv.com/weather

10 DAY: We're watching the risk for high water tonight with steady rain and then once again this weekend. Our active pat...
02/13/2025

10 DAY: We're watching the risk for high water tonight with steady rain and then once again this weekend. Our active pattern continues even into week - and next week will be colder!

www.wvnstv.com/weather

WET AGAIN: After a hiatus of rain and freezing rain for a couple of hours this evening, the steady rain is now moving ba...
02/13/2025

WET AGAIN: After a hiatus of rain and freezing rain for a couple of hours this evening, the steady rain is now moving back into the picture. We'll be watching closely tonight for the potential for high water spots where the steadier rains fall. We are also watching our southeastern counties and our mountainous spots in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties for more freezing rain over the next couple of hours. Eventually, everyone will warm up above freezing shortly after midnight to where we all see a cold rain, which will be steady at times.

FORECAST: https://www.wvnstv.com/weather/steady-rain-ice-accumulations-to-continue-tonight-through-early-thursday/

SNOW ESTIMATES: This is an estimate of how much snow is on the ground in our region. We saw a LOT of snow! How much did ...
02/13/2025

SNOW ESTIMATES: This is an estimate of how much snow is on the ground in our region. We saw a LOT of snow! How much did you see in your town?

www.wvnstv.com/weather

MORE RAIN/FREEZING RAIN: We are seeing a bit of a lull in activity this evening but more rain and freezing rain will ret...
02/13/2025

MORE RAIN/FREEZING RAIN: We are seeing a bit of a lull in activity this evening but more rain and freezing rain will return later tonight, which could cause locally heavy rain, as well as freezing rain for our eastern counties, especially in the high-terrain in Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties.

Interactive Radar: https://www.wvnstv.com/weather/interactive-radar/

ONE MORE THING: Seems to be our theme the last several days, but there is something else to keep in mind heading into th...
02/12/2025

ONE MORE THING: Seems to be our theme the last several days, but there is something else to keep in mind heading into this afternoon and evening.

Ice on trees plus stronger winds make for a terrible set up. Large tree branches can break trying to support themselves and the ice. This often leads to power outages, debris in roads, and in some cases property damage. Keep an eye on the overhead trees, especially in the mountains.

Strong winds can cause control issues while driving, especially the bigger your vehicle is. Add in icy roads it doesn't always have to take much to push you off the road.

The winds will be an underlying but constant issue from now through the weekend. www.wvnstv.com/weather

MORE TO COME: A new area of low pressure in Arkansas is racing towards our region and picking up quite a bit of moisture...
02/12/2025

MORE TO COME: A new area of low pressure in Arkansas is racing towards our region and picking up quite a bit of moisture with it. We'll see showers return by mid-day. Locally, cold air has resettled into the mountains creating the right conditions for freezing rain causing concern for power outages.

Factoring in the impressive amounts of snow on the ground, already saturated grounds, struggling streams and creeks, and and inch of rain possible, flooding concerns rise. Street flooding from blocked storm drains and creeks/streams rising, today isn't without its risks. Plan ahead and stay .

We breakdown what to expect today and the rest of the soggy week here: https://www.wvnstv.com/weather/flood-risks-rising-with-another-round-of-rain-and-ice-wednesday-into-thursday/

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LOOK AT THIS ICE: Rivers Upchurch TV shows you just how icy road surfaces are becoming in parts of our region tonight. This is a look at ice accumulating at our station in Ghent. FORECAST: https://www.wvnstv.com/weather/wintry-woes-continue-tonight-with-ice-accumulations-and-steady-rain/

LIVE: Tuesday night latest on wintry mess and a look at upcoming flood threats
LIVE: Tuesday night latest on wintry mess and a look at upcoming flood threats

Joe Fitzwater Meteorologist is live in the weather lab with the latest on what we can expect tonight and a look ahead at the potential for heavy rainfall which could lead to flooding in the coming days. MORE DETAILS: https://www.wvnstv.com/weather/wintry-woes-continue-tonight-with-ice-accumulations-and-steady-rain/

LIVE: Wintry Mess Latest Tuesday Afternoon
LIVE: Wintry Mess Latest Tuesday Afternoon

Joe Fitzwater Meteorologist is live with a look at the latest road conditions, and what we are expecting this afternoon into tonight. FORECAST DETAILS: https://www.wvnstv.com/weather/a-one-two-three-punch-storm-sets-the-stage-for-flooding-concerns-the-rest-of-the-week/

LIVE: Incoming Wintry Mess for Our Region
LIVE: Incoming Wintry Mess for Our Region

Joe Fitzwater Meteorologist is live in the weather lab with a look at Tuesday's incoming wintry mess and the potential for more flooding issues this week. FORECAST: https://www.wvnstv.com/weather/trio-of-wintry-threats-aims-for-tuesday-commutes-difficult-travel-likely/

LIVE: Joe Fitzwater Meteorologist is live with a look at current flooding and what’s ahead for the region tonight. www.wvnstv.com/weather

LIVE: Tracking heavy downpours once again!
LIVE: Tracking heavy downpours once again!

LIVE: Joe Fitzwater Meteorologist is live tracking another line of downpours moving through the region tonight and has the latest on more chances for rain, wintry weather and overall active pattern. FORECAST: https://www.wvnstv.com/weather/one-last-round-of-downpours-tonight-sunshine-friday/

We're Back - Severe Weather Update Continued
We're Back - Severe Weather Update Continued

Meteorologist Bradley Wells has another look at strong storms moving through the region, Thursday, February 6th.

Active Thursday Weather Update
Active Thursday Weather Update

Join Meteorologist Bradley Wells for an update on the active flooding across the region from this mornings rain, more storms to come, and the forecast beyond!

High water is still being seen in many areas this evening in our region, including near the news station in southern Raleigh County. Are you seeing high water in your neighborhood? Remember to never try to cross flooded roadways! FORECAST: https://www.wvnstv.com/weather/steady-rains-exit-tonight-high-water-concerns-switch-to-area-rivers-saturday/

Friday Flood Warning Update
Friday Flood Warning Update

Meteorologist Bradley Wells has the latest on the new Flood Warnings issued for our region as heavy rain continues to move in.

Diamond Dust in Oak Hill
Diamond Dust in Oak Hill

DIAMOND DUST: When the skies are mostly clear and the temperatures are SOOOO cold we can start to freeze the water vapor naturally found in the air to form "diamond dust". We captured this on our Oak Hill cameras this morning when air temperatures were -6 degrees and falling. Like Bradley says, "If it has to be dumb cold, we might as well get something cool out of it."

Live: Tracking The Latest On Snow Showers & Overnight Forecast
Live: Tracking The Latest On Snow Showers & Overnight Forecast

Join Meteorologist Matt Cassada for the latest on the snow showers and what to expect as we head into the overnight.

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