AlHijjah 15, 1433, Oct 31, 2012, SPA - West Virginia and neighboring Appalachian Mountain states experienced blizzard conditions Tuesday as a result of Sandy. The National Weather Service said 30 centimeters and more of snow was reported in lower elevations of West Virginia, while high elevations in the mountains were getting over sixty centimeters. A blizzard warning for more than a dozen counties was put into effect until Wednesday. At least 236,000 customers were without power in West Virginia Tuesday, authorities said. Governor Earl Tomblin said roofs of at least three homes collapsed under the weight of heavy snow; however, no injuries were reported. Over 30 highways and roads were closed in West Virginia by snow, ice, high water, and downed trees and power lines, Department of Transportation spokeswoman Leslie Fitzwater said. Schools were closed in at least 39 counties. Tomblin said forecasters estimate that the storm's brunt should clear the state by late Tuesday.
