Winter Storm Warning Issued for East Central and Southeast Virginia Through Monday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of east central, north central, and southeast Virginia. The warning is in effect from 1:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, through 7:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions and counties in Virginia:

• Caroline
• New Kent
• James City
• Western King William
• Eastern King William
• York

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions and information, call 511.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected across the region, with total snow accumulations forecast between 2 and 4 inches. In addition to the snowfall, winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph. These conditions will likely cause roads, especially bridges and overpasses, to become slick and hazardous.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning begins at 1:00 PM EST this afternoon (Sunday, February 22). The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Monday, February 23, likely impacting both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM EST on Monday.