There is an active blizzard warning for northern portions of Pocahontas County and southeastern portions of Randolph County. A cold front will deliver snow, rain, and freezing temps throughout the state between Wednesday and Friday.
Joe Curtis, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said the blizzard-affected regions could expect 4-6 inches of snowfall over the next few days.
“It’s going to bring us a pretty drastic drop in temperatures, and along with that, we’re going to see some snow and some wind,” Curtis said.
In the southern half of the Mountain State, freezing temps in the teens and low 20s is expected.
Curtis said folks all over the state should prepare for these freezing temps and winter precipitation.
“It’s probably a good idea to give yourself a little bit of extra time to get to work tomorrow morning because we are going to have some slick spots on the roadways,” Curtis said. “It’s going to be pretty cold as well, so you’ll have to take some time to de-ice your car. Along with that, definitely bring in the cats and the dogs and any pets and check in on the elderly.”
Temperatures are expected to warm back up across the state by around 20-30 degrees this weekend.