A Long, Long Time Ago...

...sixty-nine years to be exact. On this date in 1940, Richmond hit its all time record low of -12. Pending any dramatic change in the weather pattern, I don't see that happening this winter!

Black Ice Thursday Morning

Skies are clear Thursday morning behind the cold front that moved through last night. Temperatures have been able to fall to or below freezing in much of the state, and with plenty of roads still damp with some water puddles, I expect this to freeze and create black ice on many roads. Use extra caution during your morning commute, as there will be plenty of slick spots. Temperatures will rise back above freezing by mid-morning in Southern and Central Virginia, melting the black ice, but it may take until late-morning for all the black ice to melt in Northwest and North-central Virginia.
--Carrie--

Quiet Tonight

The line of showers has now moved way out into the Atlantic Ocean, so the rest of tonight will be dry. On average, we picked up an additional .25 to .5" with this last batch of rainfall. Temperatures will drop below freezing tonight, so there could be isolated spots of black ice for tomorrow morning...especially on bridges and overpasses.