HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7 AM Thursday to 7 PM EST Saturday. Heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. This warning covers Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. The hazardous conditions are expected to begin at 7 AM Thursday and last until 7 PM EST Saturday. Impacts include visibilities dropping below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and the weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines, potentially causing sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, affecting the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Meanwhile, a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. Heavy snow is possible, with total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, and locally higher amounts along the ridgetops. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. This watch covers Garrett County in Maryland, Western Highland County in Virginia, and Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties in West Virginia. The hazardous conditions are expected to begin Thursday afternoon and continue through Saturday evening.