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.
VDOT spokeswoman Kelly Hannon says crews are preparing for a long storm response.
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says now is the time for customers with natural gas service to prepare for the weekend storm.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is monitoring the approaching storm.
Ahead of every winter storm, the Fredericksburg District VDOT office begins preparing days in advance.
State officials say the region is under a drought watch advisory.
Snow day scenes from around the region
VDOT’s Kelly Hannon says the roads may look wet but beware of freezing.
It started snowing just after 3 this morning around the area.
Dry weather continues to lower streamflows and groundwater levels.
Forestry officials say cooler nights ahead should finally jumpstart Virginia’s fall color season, with the most vibrant displays expected to spread eastward from the mountains over the next two weeks.
Virginia’s fall colors are off to a slow start, with warm, wet weather delaying reds but yellows still making steady progress.
The State Forestry Department says Virginia’s fall colors are arriving early this year, with drought conditions accelerating leaf change across much of the state.
A good mid-summer weekend ahead.
Big break in heat and humidity ahead.
Kathleen Daley-Becker and Von Young say timing and environment are everything when it comes to outdoor time.
Heat wave underway for Fredericksburg region.
Heavy rain upsteam is bringing the water levels up at City Dock.
Humid weekend with showers and drenching t-storms.
Heat or flooding this time of year, Micah’s Meghann Cotter says they’re prepared…but they still need your help.
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