Blizzard Warning Issued for Accomack County; Heavy Snow and High Winds Forecast
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Wakefield VA has issued a Blizzard Warning for Accomack County from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, forecasting 4 to 8 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Accomack County, Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Accomack County, Virginia.
Alert Details
Type: Blizzard Warning Issued by: NWS Wakefield VA Effective Window: Sunday, February 22 at 1:00 PM EST through Monday, February 23 at 7:00 PM EST
Affected Areas
This warning is specifically in effect for Accomack County.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents can call 511 for the latest road information.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected with total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 to 50 mph. These hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes and may bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, and is expected to last until 7:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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