Winter Storm Warning Issued for James City and York Counties Through Monday Evening

Source: NOAA · James City and York Counties, Virginia

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 Winter Storm Warning for James City and York Counties, with additional snow and wind gusts expected to impact the Monday morning commute.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
James City and York Counties, 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 James City and York Counties, Virginia.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Virginia. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 7:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

  • James City County
  • York County

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to include moderate to locally heavy snow. Specific hazards include:

  • Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are forecasted.
  • Wind Speeds: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 35 mph.
  • Travel Impacts: Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. These conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.

What You Should Do

Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to call 511 for the latest road information and to plan for slippery road conditions throughout the warning period.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Wakefield VA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for James City and York Counties, with additional snow and wind gusts expected to impact the Monday morning commute.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects James City and York Counties, Virginia. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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