Weather Update 4:56 PM

Most of our area is now in the Winter Storm Watch. The counties shaded in pink to the south are under a Winter Storm Warning. Zach will have the latest snow accumulation forecast for this evening's newscast and we will have more updates here shortly.

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: