For most of Southwest and Southside Virginia, it will be a cold but substantial rain with no ice, but not far north of our region, a winter storm watch has been issued in northwest Virginia.
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Greenland block and a loosening polar vortex suggest a chance of December snow … if Pacific sled brake releases
Developing atmospheric patterns in northern latitudes correlate with some of Virginia’s most memorable winter periods. But for Virginia to have its greatest chance of snow, another high-pressure system needs to form over western North America, and it’s not there yet.
Most of the nation is dry; most of our region is not. Here’s why.
As the Mississippi River reveals relics and Lake Mead gives up its dead, most of Southwest and Southside Virginia is in the 18% of the nation not considered abnormally dry.
Virginia gets lake-effect snow, too. Remember to enter snowfall prediction contest by Friday.
The Old Dominion is thankfully spared the massive Buffalo-sized piles, but the Great Lakes do spray some snow into the commonwealth on occasion.
Snowfall varies dramatically in our region. Guess what this year’s will be in our snowfall competition.
Snow totals can vary dramatically one winter to another in Southwest and Southside Virginia. Enter the first Cardinal Weather snowfall contest to see if you can guess this year’s totals.
Winter weather advisory issued west of the Blue Ridge for Tuesday morning wintry mix
Amounts will be minor and temperatures marginal but some bridges and overpasses could become icy.
First comes Nicole, then comes the cold
Expect a soaking rain of 1 to 4 inches over much of Virginia on Friday before January-like temperatures set in by late weekend into next week.
Temperatures soar to hottest on record for November at Lynchburg, Roanoke
Don’t get used to the November warmth, as chilly morning lows return by Wednesday and next week may be downright winterlike.
La Niña may not paint the whole picture of the winter ahead
The colder phase of central Pacific waters may point to a milder winter in Virginia, but there are too many past exceptions and other atmospheric factors involved to be sure.
Superstorm Sandy not really Virginia’s storm, but it brought heavy October snow to Southwest Virginia
A look back to a landmark national weather disaster 10 years ago this week … and a look ahead to trick-or-treat weather on this Halloween.