About two to three inches of snow has already fallen in Beckley,W.Va., by midday today but there have been no reported closings ofcredit unions in that state, which forecasters said could see up tothree feet of snow by Wednesday.

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“In the southern part of the state, they are getting snowalready,” said West Virginia Credit Union League President KennethWatts.”Beckley has gotten two to three inches of snow on theground. But no credit unions there have closed that we are awareof.”

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Watts said he is concerned about the Beckley and Elkins areasthat are expected to be hit hard by heavy snow.

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The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a blizzardwarning for Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery,Summerville, Richwood, Craigsville, Cowen, Marlinton and Elkins,cities that are located in the southern and eastern parts of WestVirginia.

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The NWS warned that as much as three feet of snow may fall inhigh elevations (above 3,000 feet) and one to six inches of snow inlow elevations (below 2,000 feet).

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The blizzard warning posted at 6:25 a.m. this morning isexpected to remain in effect through Wednesday afternoon. Periodsof snow mixed with rain is expected to increase in intensity duringMonday afternoon and evening. However, the brunt of the storm isexpected to occur overnight and into Tuesday, according to theNWS.

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“We've also had contact with our credit unions in the easternpart of the state, which is about 75 miles from the Washington,D.C. area, and is expected to get the brunt of the storm,” Wattssaid. “They are open today but they are watchful of conditions andare prepared to close and make other arrangements if necessary butnothing yet.”

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The League office in Parkersburg is expected to remain opentoday. Watts said he will be meeting with his staff today to assessconditions throughout the state and reports from 96 credit unionsin West Virginia.

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