Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern and Central Virginia Blue Ridge
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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 from Sunday morning through Monday morning for the Virginia Blue Ridge, with up to 10 inches of snow and 40 mph winds expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern and Central Virginia Blue Ridge
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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 Northern and Central Virginia Blue Ridge.
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern and Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Blue Ridge region of Virginia. The alert is effective starting Sunday morning as heavy snow and gusty winds are expected to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northern Virginia Blue Ridge
- Central Virginia Blue Ridge
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prepare for difficult travel conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5 1 1. Prepare for potential power outages as gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches are expected, with localized amounts reaching up to 10 inches.
- Wind: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow.
- Impacts: Roads, bridges, and overpasses are likely to become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult and the conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, through 7:00 AM EST Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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