Winter Storm Watch

An approaching winter storm will bring accumulating snow to much of Central Virginia, with expected totals in the watch area to run at least from 3" to 8", with higher totals possible in southern Virginia. The Watch is in effect from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon, when snow will be falling in the state. Much colder air is expected to move into Virginia Thursday night from the northwest, placing a deep layer of cold air over the region which will allow for precipitation on Friday and Saturday to fall as snow only. Tune into CBS 6 for the latest on possible accumulations!
This storm will not just be a big event for parts of Virginia, but a major winter storm to our west. Check out the swath of winter weather advisories, watches, and warnings stretching from Arizona to Virginia:

James River Update Wednesday Noon

The James River levels appear to be maxed out as of mid-day Wednesday. Levels should begin to drop this afternoon, and fall below flood stage at Westham site near the Huguenot Bridge by 7 a.m. Friday:

The James should fall below flood stage at the Locks site near Downtown on Thursday morning:

James River In Richmond Peaking

Early Wednesday morning, the James River in Richmond is peaking after heavy rains earlier this week sent a flood of runoff downstream into Central Virginia. At the Westham site, the river is topping out at 17.56 feet as of 4:30 a.m., which lies within the moderate flood stage. The James should be back below flood stage at this location by 7 a.m. Thursday.

Here is a map of the Westham site's location, which is near the Huguenot Bridge:

A little farther downstream at the Locks station, the river will remain in the minor flood stage category, peaking somewhere between 15.2 feet and 15.9 feet. this morning. The James will fall below flood stage at this site also by 7 a.m. Thursday.

Here is a map of the location of the Locks site: