Virginia Snowstorm in Progress

The first wave of snow is coming to an end across the Richmond/Tri-Cities area, with totals ranging from 3.5" in southeast sections to 5.5" in northwest sections. The wind has increased over the past hour and will continue to strengthen overnight, resulting in widespread power outages. The upper-level low is currently moving into North Carolina, and should bring the metro an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow during the early morning hours Monday. The snow should come to an end from southwest to northeast through mid-morning.

Photos

Here is the order: Elam, Montpelier, Powhatan

What To Watch For In The Next Couple Hours

Here is a photo taken in Cumberland county where there is already 3 to 4" of snow:



Over the next couple hours we will be watching how quickly the sleet will change to snow across central Virginia. A fast transition means that we will see more accumulation. More sleet means less snow accumulation.