Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Fauquier County; Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected
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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 Northern Fauquier County from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, with 4 to 6 inches of snow accumulation and 35 mph wind gusts forecast.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Fauquier, Virginia
- 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 Fauquier, Virginia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Northern Fauquier County. The warning is in effect from 3:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, through 10:00 AM EST Monday, February 23.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts Northern Fauquier County in Virginia. Residents in areas above 1,000 feet elevation should prepare for the highest accumulation totals.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises that if travel is necessary, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the region. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 4 and 6 inches, with the greatest amounts expected above 1,000 feet elevation. In addition to the snowfall, winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph. These conditions will likely result in slippery road surfaces.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 3:00 PM EST on Sunday afternoon and is scheduled to expire at 10:00 AM EST on Monday. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact the Monday morning commute.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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