Temperatures remain near 32 degrees this evening, despite the changeover to liquid precipitation throughout much of central Virginia. This will cause spots of freezing rain/drizzle and black ice, so please use extra caution if you have to be out travelling. I expect temperatures to slowly rise during the wee hours of the morning as the wind eventually swings around to the south. Well north and west of Richmond, problems will persist into the early morning hours, with sleet and freezing rain causing more potential ice accumulation.
Milder air will surge into region tomorrow, boosting temperatures well into the 50s for most, with gusty southwest breezes. Steadier rain during the early morning hours will likely taper, but showers will redevelop quickly and be with us during the afternoon and evening. There may even be a few rumbles of thunder as a cold front approaches from the west.
Looking ahead...
Several dry days are on the way from Friday through the weekend, although temperatures will be heading back down. Afternoon readings on Saturday will likely remain in the 30s, making for the coldest day of the next few. We'll then warm up later in the weekend and probably eclipse 50 degrees again either Sunday or Monday. Interestingly enough, the longer range model data is showing a potential coastal storm by Tuesday. However, the support for a lot of cold air is highly questionable, so winter weather lovers shouldn't get too excited. It will bear watching over the next few model runs, and I'll certainly keep you posted.
Again, be careful if you have to travel tonight!
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Total of 1.5 Inches of snow up here in Ruther Glen, VA in Caroline County with a glaze of ice.
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