States Brace As Major Winter Storm Approaches Weekend
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Charleston, W.Va. — Governors and state agencies mobilized ahead of a major winter storm expected this weekend, issuing preparedness and emergency declarations and coordinating utilities and transportation crews. The National Weather Service posted watches and warnings; forecasts show 9–12 inches of snow and up to 0.2 inches of ice in some areas for Jan. 24–26. West Virginia activated its Emergency Management Division and positioned staff statewide; Virginia pre-treated roadways, readied 3,300 pieces of equipment and mixed brine from a 30,000‑ton salt dome. Officials and emergency managers urged limited travel and monitoring of forecasts. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- National Weather Service issues winter storm watches and warnings for the region.
- Governor Morrisey declares a State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties (Wednesday).
- Virginia Governor declares a state of emergency; VDOT begins pre-treating and staging resources.
- West Virginia officials hold press briefings and urge residents to limit nonessential travel (Friday).
- Governor Morrisey declares a State of Emergency as forecasts project Jan. 24–26 storm with significant snow and ice.
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State and local emergency management agencies, transportation departments, and utility companies benefited by mobilizing resources early and coordinating staffing, equipment, and pre-treatment efforts to reduce damage and speed post-storm recovery.
Residents, commuters, and small businesses faced elevated risks from travel disruptions, potential prolonged power outages, and access limitations during the storm and immediate recovery period.
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