Winter Storm Warnings Expanded

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the counties highlighted in pink from 6 a.m. Friday through 10 p.m. Saturday, where widespread totals in excess of a foot are likely. Northern Virginia could see totals as high as 18". Snow is expected to expand into Central Virginia Friday morning, and will remain as snow for Northern and Northwestern Virginia for the duration of this winter weather event. Southeast of the Watch, a changeover to sleet and rain will occur Friday evening before returning to snow Saturday morning.

Winter Storm Watch For Friday & Saturday

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Friday and Saturday in much of Central Virginia, with Warnings in the southwest. The highest snowfall totals are likely in the Watch area, with higher totals as you go northwest of the southern edge of the Watch. Most locations in the Watch can expect more than 4" of snow by Saturday night. This will not be a "pure snow" event, though, like last weekend's storm for the entire state. This time we'll have sleet mixing in with the snow in Central Virginia, and rain may also occur for the counties in the southern edge of this Watch on Friday. There will likely be a rapid increase in snow totals as you go northwest of this line, with northern Virginia locations likely receiving more than a foot of snow (as the event will be all snow for that part of the state).

Winter Storm Warning & Weather Advisory Expired

The Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for parts of the state has been allowed to expire early this Wednesday morning. A dusting of snow fell in Richmond overnight, putting a fresh layer of light snow on cars. In Washington, D.C., about 4" to 5" of snow fell, creating a beautiful scene at the White House!

February 3, 2010 (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)