Staff Report —
The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 10 a.m. this morning, Thursday, Jan. 20, until 7 p.m. this evening. A winter storm watch will be in effect from Friday morning until Saturday morning.
Wet snow is expected today (winter weather advisory). Total accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, along with temperatures rapidly falling to near freezing. An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected Friday into Saturday (winter storm watch).
Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution when driving.
NWS encourages everyone to monitor forecasts.
The full NWS briefing follows:
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to two inches along with rapidly falling temperatures to near freezing. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest road conditions in Virginia or Maryland, please call 5 1 1. For the latest road information in North Carolina, go to http://DriveNC.gov.