Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 4 at 3:54PM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 12:54pm
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 9 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12
inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this
area. Ice accumulations around a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall
rates occur overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Snow will
mix with sleet and freezing rain Monday morning into the
afternoon, especially along and south of Interstate 66. A lull in
precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of heavy snow is possible
Monday evening before precipitation ends.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Orange; Spotsylvania; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC