Bitterly cold weather is gripping the region this weekend, with some forecasters calling it a polar plunge.
LISTEN: Bitter cold ahead: Fredericksburg SPCA urges extra care for pets
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Fredericksburg-area closings and delays
A roundup of school and government weather-related closures and delays.
Updated storm alerts: Here’s the latest information for the Fredericksburg area
Closures and delays around the region for Wednesday, Jan. 28.
PHOTOS: A snowy Sunday in downtown Fredericksburg following Winter Storm Fern
Photojournalist Jeff Kearney braved the icy conditions to see how Fredericksburg and its residents were faring a day after Winter Storm Fern.
PHOTOS: Happiness is…..Waking up to a plowed street!
It’s still icy but sometime overnight a VDOT crew working a 12-hour shift came opened up some streets in South Stafford!
PHOTOS: An icy Sunday around the area
Snow totals were lower than expected, but sleet and freezing rain slowed travel across the region to a slippery crawl.
Winter storm alerts: Here’s the latest information for the Fredericksburg area
Post has been updated with weather-related closures for Monday.
Power company officials: Be prepared for multi-day outages
Companies warn that a quarter inch of ice may result in lengthy power outages.
WATCH: Here’s what to expect from this weekend’s winter storm
Meteorologist Sean Sublette breaks down the forecast, timeline and potential implications across the Fredericksburg region.
PHOTOS: Storm prep!
While VDOT crews pre-treat area roads, shoppers are also gearing up — with empty store shelves showing just how seriously people are taking the forecast.
PHOTOS: All available VDOT resources activated ahead of weekend storm
VDOT is moving into full storm response mode for the Fredericksburg area, the Northern Neck, and the Middle Peninsula, preparing for hazardous travel conditions and a prolonged cleanup.
LISTEN: “All hands on deck”: VDOT readies for snow, ice, and bitter cold
VDOT spokeswoman Kelly Hannon says crews are preparing for a long storm response.
LISTEN: Storm this weekend–Gas customers urged to prepare
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says now is the time for customers with natural gas service to prepare for the weekend storm.
REC on alert ahead of winter storm
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is monitoring the approaching storm.
WATCH: VDOT readies equipment, salt and brine ahead of possible winter storm
Ahead of every winter storm, the Fredericksburg District VDOT office begins preparing days in advance.
Drought Watch and Warning now affect much of Northern and Central Virginia
State officials say the region is under a drought watch advisory.
PHOTOS: Winter showed up
Snow day scenes from around the region
LISTEN: VDOT ready for today’s snow
VDOT’s Kelly Hannon says the roads may look wet but beware of freezing.
PHOTOS: Some snow to start your Friday!
It started snowing just after 3 this morning around the area.
Fredericksburg area placed under expanded DEQ Drought Watch
Dry weather continues to lower streamflows and groundwater levels.
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