Update: Significant snow for Richmond

A quick midday update...the model data is converging on a solution with the storm, which will track across the Gulf states and then redevelop along the North Carolina coast. Moisture will spread into very cold, dry air over our region later tomorrow evening, with the most significant snow occurring Saturday morning. Amounts are still somewhat in question, with a sharp increase in amounts from north to south. Based on the newest information, my initial hunch is a either a 4-8 inch or 5-9 inch snowfall for Metro Richmond, with potential amounts of 12"+ across southern Virginia, depending on whether any sleet or wintry mix takes place there. To the north, amounts will quickly taper into the 2-4 inch range around Fredericksburg and very little in the DC area. These are my initial thoughts, with an update coming later this afternoon...