Weather

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes increase in spring across much of the U.S., but defining a severe weather season isn’t simple for Virginia.

Chilly gusts spreading both fire and snowflakes greet official arrival of spring following historically warm first half of March.

Don’t get too used to the warmth this week will bring, as some windy chill lurks next week for Southwest and Southside Virginia.

Consecutive winters of minimal snow across Southwest and Southside Virginia and three in five years have many wondering if a climate tipping point has been reached or if it’s just cyclical weather patterns.

Southwest and Southside Virginia are making a quick transition through heavy rain, storms, wind, warmth and cold to end a mild, leap year-lengthened February.

While there is no clear indication of a cold shift looking into March, a tale of late February sizzle just six years ago cautions against a premature declaration of spring.

Southwest and Southside Virginia residents have strong feelings about various kinds of weather, especially any chances of snow that may develop in days ahead.

Atmospheric pattern shifts will heighten winter storm potential over the next few weeks, but significant snow is not a certainty.

A soggy El Niño winter has washed the bright hues off the U.S. Drought Monitor map for Virginia but has only once painted white across a wide swath of our region.

Arctic chill with snow for many has given way to a damp mid-winter thaw in Southwest and Southside Virginia. Will winter come back?