Confidence is high for a high-impact winter event starting Saturday afternoon. This isn't just a snow day—significant ice accumulation is now a major threat for Central and Southern VA.

📍 THE NUMBERS:

• SNOW: 6-10”+ possible for Northern VA & Richmond Metro. 3-6” further south before the flip to ice.

• ICE: 0.25” to 0.50”+ (Major threat Sunday). High risk for power outages and downed trees.

• COLD: Wind chills dropping to near 0°F Friday night. Temperatures stay below freezing through next Wednesday.

⚠️ TIMING: Snow starts Sat Afternoon. Sleet/Ice transitions Sunday morning.

Stay off the roads and prepare for potential power loss. #VAwx #VirginiaWeather #RichmondWX #WinterStorm #SnowAlert