The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has updated its briefing as of Wednesday, Jan. 26, regarding the potential winter storm Friday evening into Saturday. Forecast snow totals for the Eastern Shore of Virginia have risen to 6 to 8 inches Friday night through Saturday.
Threats:
- Significant disruptions to travel are possible, especially for Eastern Virginia and Northeast North Carolina where as much as 6-12″ of snow accumulation is possible.
- Heavy snow combined with high winds (gusts to 40 to 50 mph) may result in blowing and drifting snow, mainly near the coast.
- Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding along portions of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean coastlines.
- Gale conditions are likely for the coastal waters.
Timing: Friday evening into Saturday afternoon.
Location: All of the forecast area has the potential to see accumulating snow, but the highest amounts/highest impacts will likely be east of Interstate 95.
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