NOUS41 KRNK 151137 PNSRNK NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059- WVZ042>044-507-508-152345- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 737 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...START TO THE GROWING SEASON WEST OF THE BLUE RIDGE... Today, April 15th, officially marks the start of the growing season for all areas west of the Blue Ridge. This includes southeast West Virginia, and the mountains in Virginia and North Carolina. Frost/Freeze products will now be issued for these areas if the threat exists for any frost or below freezing conditions through the remainder of spring. $$