FAIRMONT — Wintery weather blew through the Mountain State again on Sunday night into Monday morning.
Snowfall amounts varied around the county, said Lee Hendricks, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Pittsburgh office. Approximately 1 inch of fresh snow fell in Fairmont starting Sunday night, he said. The northwestern portion of the county received heavier snowfall, Hendricks said, with Mannington receiving around 2 inches of fresh powder.
Despite some scattered sunshine on Monday, the wintery weather will be sticking around for some time, Hendricks said. Another winter system was expected to move into the area today, bringing with it the chance of light snow. The snowfall is expected to continue tonight with temperatures dipping down into the low teens, he added. According to Hendricks, there should be around 1 to 2 inches of fresh accumulation. Wind gusts could reach 25 miles per hour.
“And that could cause some problems with blowing snow,” Hendricks said.
Temperatures should hover well below the freezing mark for the remainder of the week, Hendricks said. Wednesday’s forecast is for light snow with a high temperature in the low 20s. The temperature is forecast to plunge to 15 Wednesday night.
Thursday’s forecast is for snow with a high reaching only 15 degrees, according to Hendricks. The temperature should dip down to around seven degrees Thursday night.
“The temperatures should rebound on Sunday,” Hendricks said.
Monday’s wintery weather caused numerous accidents around the county, according to a Central Communications dispatcher. Emergency personnel responded to around 10 accidents starting at 6:16 a.m. Monday, the dispatcher said.
A pair of accidents north of Rivesville shut down Route 19 for approximately one and a half hours, according to Marion County Deputy Ryan Ray. The first accident occurred near Wesley Chapel Church at about 7:30 a.m..
According to Ray, the driver of a 1992 Ford Explorer was traveling south on Route 19 when he lost control because of icy roads and a malfunctioning steering system. The Explorer traveled off the right-hand side of the road before driving over a concrete barrier and striking a gas meter on the church, Ray said.
No injuries were reported due to the accident, Ray said. The driver did not receive a citation.
“The road was a solid sheet of ice,” Ray said.
A tractor-trailer then got stuck near the site of the accident at Wesley Chapel Church, Ray said. Both lanes of Route 19 were closed because of the these accidents until around 9 a.m. The Division of Highways was called in to spread cinders and salt, he said.
E-mail Paul Fallon at pfallon@timeswv.com.
Local News
Related Photos
-
Photo by Danny Snyder
Wintery weather plows into area
Wrecks snarl county roads
- Local News
-
-
Cost of crime
Victim.
You never thought this would be you.
But you are the victim of a nonviolent or violent crime.
After contacting the proper authorities, you may be bewildered as to what happens next. -
More streets to be paved this week
Even more city streets will be paved this week than expected.
City Manager Jay Rogers said the spring paving required fewer tons of asphalt to cover the distance than originally estimated. That means there’s asphalt to spare and more streets are getting paved this spring. -
Bertoletti has 33 pepperoni rolls in only 10 minutes to win
If there’s one Memorial Day tradition that everybody participates in, one way or another, it’s eating.
Maybe it’s at a picnic at one of the many venues scattered across Marion County, enjoying hamburgers, hot dogs, macaroni salad and other seasonal food. -
Assaults, physical or not, affect ‘sense of safety and trust’
An assault of any kind — whether it’s physical or not — can be traumatizing.
“You don’t need to have suffered any cuts or scratches,” said Dr. Ronald Pearse, “but any kind of assault affects your sense of safety and trust.” -
Reasoning Mind excites students
As a teacher, Beverly Stewart has never been more thrilled than when she sees the benefits a newer program has done for her students.
Pleasant Valley Elementary fifth-grade student Calista Muzzapelle worked diligently on her assignments last week, much like she had during her Christmas break. -
Pepperoni roll prize
To someone from out of state, the pepperoni roll might seem like a mystery.
“Is it like a calzone?” they might ask, “or a stromboli?”
Unique to the state of West Virginia, the pepperoni roll represents the Italian heritage of many of the miners in the early 20th century mixed with hardworking Mountaineer common sense. -
BOE seeks land for new middle schools
The Marion County Board of Education is looking at land to build new middle schools in Mannington and Monongah.
If all goes as planned, county voters will see a bond on the November ballot. -
Former WVU coach takes final journey home
Bill Stewart has made his way back home.
The former West Virginia University football coach, who died suddenly earlier this week of a heart attack at 59, was laid to rest Friday in his hometown of New Martinsville. -
Bickerstaff ready to make mark as Woman’s Club president
One look at a facility can show Nancy Bickerstaff a lot.
Attention to detail has always been her strong point, and when she first walked into the Woman’s Club mansion more than four years ago, she immediately knew what the priorities should be. -
Funeral today for former WVU football coach Bill Stewart
Former West Virginia University football coach Bill Stewart is heading home to New Martinsville for the last time.
- More Local News Headlines
-
