Winter Storm Warning Issued for East Central and Southeast Virginia Through Monday Evening
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Virginia, with 2 to 4 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected to create hazardous travel conditions through Monday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central and Southeast Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central and Southeast Virginia.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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