CHARLESTON – A Winter Weather Advisory and a Cold Weather Advisory are in place for several local counties, with snow accumulation expected to reach between 2 to 5 inches with incredibly high wind gusts, the National Weather Service reports.

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several areas in north central West Virginia, including Randolph, Barbour, Upshur, Tucker and Pocohontas counties.

In Randolph and Pocohontas counties, snow is expected with total accumulations ranging between 3 inches and 5 inches, the National Weather Service reports. Some areas could see higher amounts of up to 6 inches. Wind gusts are also expected to be as high as 45 mph. These conditions are expected from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. Thursday.

Randolph and Pocahontas counties are also under a Cold Weather Advisory, as cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero “could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken,” the National Weather Service states. These conditions are expected to continue from 3 a.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Friday.

In Barbour and Upshur counties, from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. Thursday, snow is expected, with total accumulations between 2 to 4 inches. Higher amounts of up to 5 inches are also possible. Wind gusts could reach as high as 35 mph.

In Tucker County, snow and wind are expected with total snow accumulations between 2 to 5 inches. In the highest elevations of the area, wind gusts as high as 50 mph are expected. These conditions are expected from 5 p.m. Wednesday until 5 p.m. Thursday.

Tucker County is also under a Cold Weather Advisory, as wind gusts up to 50 mph and cold temperatures will result in very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero, the National Weather Service states. These conditions are expected to continue from 3 a.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Friday.

The National Weather Service advises that residents in the affected areas be prepared for slippery roads, and asks that residents “slow down and use caution” while traveling. If residents are going outside, they should watch their first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing risk of a fall and injury, the National Weather Service said.

The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 511 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for West Virginia.