VIRGINIA — A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for large portions of Virginia as snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected to create hazardous travel conditions from Monday into Tuesday.
The advisory was issued by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC and the National Weather Service Blacksburg VA, covering parts of northern, western, central and southwestern Virginia.
In northwest Virginia, including Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke counties, along with the Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, the advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Forecasters say 1 to 2 inches of snow are expected, with locally up to 3 inches possible along ridge tops. Ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch are also possible, particularly along higher elevations.
In western Virginia, including Western Highland and Eastern Highland counties, the advisory runs from 10 a.m. Monday until 7 a.m. Tuesday. Snow totals of 1 to 3 inches are forecast, with up to two tenths of an inch of ice possible, especially along the ridges.
For Augusta and Rockingham counties and the Central Virginia Blue Ridge, the advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Monday until 7 a.m. Tuesday. Snow and sleet accumulations up to 1 inch are expected, with locally 2 inches possible on ridge tops. A light glaze of ice is anticipated in valleys, with up to two tenths of an inch possible on higher elevations.
In Albemarle, Greene, Madison and Orange counties, the advisory begins at 4 p.m. Monday and continues until 7 a.m. Tuesday. Snow and sleet accumulations up to 1 inch are possible, along with up to one tenth of an inch of ice, mainly on ridge tops.
Southwest and west central Virginia, including Giles, Craig, Alleghany and Bath counties, are under an advisory from 7 a.m. Monday through 9 a.m. Tuesday. Up to 1 inch of snow and around one tenth of an inch of ice are expected, with slick conditions likely on bridges and overpasses.
Officials warn that slippery roads could impact both the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Drivers are urged to slow down and use caution. Road conditions in Virginia can be monitored by calling 511 or visiting the Virginia Department of Transportation website.
