Weather Update 4 a.m.

The Winter Weather Advisory for much of Central Virginia has been allowed to expire as the rain and snow showers in Central Virginia overnight are winding down. Sprinkles and drizzle may linger early this morning in the area, but any significant precipitation is over. Fortunately overnight, temperatures remained above freezing, which meant any of the snow that did fall in spots was unable to stick to the roads, or even to the grass in many cases. This makes for a wet morning, but not an icy one. A few light snow showers are possible in the area this morning, but no accumulation is expected.
Winds are expected to pick up later this morning from the Northwest as a strengthening low off the coast of North Carolina tracks northward today. Winds will be in the 20-30 mph range, with higher gusts, especially closer to the Chesapeake Bay, where a Gale Warning is in effect. Winds will remain gusty Friday as well.

Weather Update 11:48 PM

Spotty snow showers will be possible tonight and into very early tomorrow morning. Temperatures continue to hover above freezing, so most of the snow will melt on impact. We are expecting about an inch or less for most of central Virginia. Most of this will be on grassy surfaces and anything detached from the ground.