Snow this morning...

Low pressure developing along the Mid-Atlantic coast early this morning will deepen and move slowly northeast today. Temperatures will be on the way down, and wet roads will turn icy. Snow is likely during the morning, mostly on the lighter side in Metro Richmond, but heavier to the north. Accumulations of 1-2 inches are likely for the metro, but to the north in places like northern Hanover and Caroline, 2-4 inches are possible. A couple of hours of heavier snow are likely up near Fredericksburg over to the Northern Neck, where more significant accumulations will occur. The wind will become the main issue over the region as the storm strengthens, with sustained winds in the Richmond area of 20-30 mph, with gusts over 40 mph. Along the coast of the Northern Neck, the sustained winds could occasionally reach to around 40 mph, with gusts over 50 mph. With heavier snows occurring to the north, considerable blowing and drifting snow will reduce visibilities to near a quarter of a mile at times, and we could be talking about near blizzard-like conditions in the DC and Baltimore metro areas, as well as along the Maryland coast.

The snow will taper off across much of central Virginia around midday or very early afternoon, and the sun will actually make an appearance. However, the high winds will continue to be a problem into the evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 9 P.M.

Stay safe!